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DV56 KYJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,898 mi
Last recorded208,898 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 KYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 208,898 miles

Offside Front position lamp inop

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 205,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 205,792 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 202,491 miles

front brake discs and pads worn (border pass).

n/s front fog lamp inop.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 202,523 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs and pads worn (border pass).

n/s front fog lamp inop.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 183,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 157,707 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 136,613 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 136,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 113,561 miles

lazy n/s park brake.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 87,597 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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DV56 KYJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DV56 KYJ, 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 DV56 KYJ registered?

DV56 KYJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is DV56 KYJ safe to buy?

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