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CA56 DBZ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,925 mi
Last recorded127,925 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 DBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,925 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,815 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 123,544 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 114,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,462 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 106,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front wipers slightly smearing - Not to excess

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

Engine coolant below minimum, topped up for MOT

Engine oil below minimum on dipstick, topped up for MOT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,543 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre starting to split on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,189 miles

Engine Management Light on.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 89,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45-18Y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine Management Light on.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2015 80,144 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 69,971 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,585 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,260 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,755 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 45,679 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,742 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 26,461 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 26,461 miles

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,837 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 15,107 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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CA56 DBZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA56 DBZ, 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 DBZ registered?

CA56 DBZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is CA56 DBZ safe to buy?

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