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CA56 CCV

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,274 mi
Last recorded178,274 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 CCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 178,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 173,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 168,891 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 161,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 153,008 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 147,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 138,013 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 130,771 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 125,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 118,575 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 112,864 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 108,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 77,690 miles

brake pad warning light on / front & rear brake pads low

Fail 20 May 2011 77,690 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning light on / front & rear brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2010 58,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 58,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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CA56 CCV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CA56 CCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA56 CCV registered?

CA56 CCV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is CA56 CCV safe to buy?

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