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AV56 JJE

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

211,866 mi
Last recorded211,866 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 JJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 211,866 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 11 Jan 2021 211,866 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Nov 2019 209,601 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 209,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out off fluid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 202,389 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 197,436 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 191,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 188,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 162,755 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 140,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,876 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,497 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 83,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,406 miles

1.no spare

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.no spare

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV56 JJE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV56 JJE, 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 AV56 JJE registered?

AV56 JJE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is AV56 JJE safe to buy?

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