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CK56 EXZ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,107 mi
Last recorded117,107 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 117,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Center tread on 3mm. 225/50R17 98W. Autogreen. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to flexy pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 103,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,639 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 101,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 97,252 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,247 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,849 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 94,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

reversing lights dont work

Pass 12 Dec 2017 89,899 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 89,867 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake pad sensor hanging loose

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 86,853 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 86,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 84,002 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 84,002 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 81,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front pad sensor inscure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,008 miles

emissions to clean to detect

front brake discs corroded but not affecting brake eficiency

Pass 23 Nov 2012 76,285 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,751 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 62,998 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 62,998 miles

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

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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CK56 EXZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CK56 EXZ, 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 CK56 EXZ registered?

CK56 EXZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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