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DG56 UCY

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,965 mi
Last recorded162,965 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 UCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,965 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 162,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 150,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 150,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,875 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 135,824 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,146 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 132,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML is on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 125,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2015 113,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bonnet catch defective but bonnet still secured via the offside catch

Pass 23 Apr 2015 113,968 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bonnet catch defective but bonnet still secured via the offside catch

Pass 28 May 2013 100,411 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 100,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,468 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 70,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,840 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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DG56 UCY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG56 UCY, 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 DG56 UCY registered?

DG56 UCY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is DG56 UCY safe to buy?

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