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YY56 RZT

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,610 mi
Last recorded113,610 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 RZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 113,610 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,566 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 106,815 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 102,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 99,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 91,862 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,878 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 86,878 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 82,542 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,849 miles

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE

Fail 1 Dec 2016 76,849 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,707 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 70,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,039 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,423 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,669 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,376 miles

zero smoke = zero print

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,661 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YY56 RZT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY56 RZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY56 RZT registered?

YY56 RZT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is YY56 RZT safe to buy?

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