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BT56 VRR

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,858 mi
Last recorded201,858 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VRR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 201,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 201,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 193,513 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 193,382 miles

Offside Front secondary side light ring in/op

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 175,095 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 160,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 160,245 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 146,293 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

no emissions readings obtained (clean)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 125,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 106,700 miles

emissions to clean to start dsm

Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,130 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 86,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 65,131 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 42,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 42,879 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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BT56 VRR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT56 VRR, 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 BT56 VRR registered?

BT56 VRR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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