MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted over both sills
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
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)
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)
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)
front tyres worn on edges
rear pads worn
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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