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AY56 KJV

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,978 mi
Last recorded162,978 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 162,978 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 162,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 150,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 150,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,183 miles

Nearside Front nearside front wheel distorted

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre low

Offside Front offside front play in steering arm

Offside Rear offside rear tyre low

Offside Rear offside rear wheel distorted

Rear rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Feb 2017 142,183 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking offside rear brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nearside front wheel distorted

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre low

Offside Front offside front play in steering arm

Offside Rear offside rear tyre low

Offside Rear offside rear wheel distorted

Rear rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,787 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 108,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 108,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,354 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers fitted over both sills

Fail 20 Nov 2013 89,217 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,328 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 79,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,391 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 67,391 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,297 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear pads worn

Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,757 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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AY56 KJV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AY56 KJV, 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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AY56 KJV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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