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DV56 NZO

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,313 mi
Last recorded154,313 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 154,313 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 144,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s/r upper suspension arm,outer ball joints have slight play.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,428 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

both rear upper suspension arm, outer joints have play.

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 125,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 116,422 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,513 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 86,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,915 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,573 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,868 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,754 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,810 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 NZO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DV56 NZO, 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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DV56 NZO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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