MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
(BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
(BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both sides (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs wearing thin[lipped]
rear brake discs lipped
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front brake discs wearing thin[lipped]
rear brake discs lipped
Both sills covered
Drivers door mirror glass cracked
N/s/r seat belt locking device release button cracked
Sump covered
small chips on windscreen
handbrake travel
movement in steering
sill covers and undertrays fitted
tested when wet
windscreen chipped
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres bald on edges and close to limit advise replacment
handbrake travel
movement in steering
o/s/r tyre worn low
sill covers and undertrays fitted
tested when wet
windscreen chipped
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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BD56 UZS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BD56 UZS, 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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BD56 UZS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2006.
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