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AV56 RWN

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,915 mi
Last recorded168,915 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 168,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 159,682 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 149,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 146,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 145,948 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Aug 2019 145,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 145,936 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 145,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2017 144,783 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 137,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 122,872 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 112,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 112,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,171 miles

engine warning light staying on

tyre wear starting on n/s/r

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,504 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 88,476 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,613 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 82,144 miles

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

o/s/f drop link worn

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,316 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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AV56 RWN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWN, 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.

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What year was AV56 RWN registered?

AV56 RWN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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