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BG56 NTF

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,928 mi
Last recorded158,928 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 NTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 158,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 153,804 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front brake plate insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 141,283 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 127,502 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 127,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 111,302 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 94,802 miles

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

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

Front tyres have cuts on tyre treads.

Pass 3 May 2012 79,111 miles

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

Front discs worn.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2011 59,830 miles

Underbody pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

n/s/f 2nd hand track rod end fitted

num plates stuck on

Fail 7 May 2011 59,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Underbody pipe covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2010 44,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,750 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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BG56 NTF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG56 NTF, 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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BG56 NTF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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