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DV56 PLF

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,237 mi
Last recorded188,237 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 PLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 188,237 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 188,170 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened or closed (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush play (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 171,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 151,106 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 151,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 135,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,381 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,997 miles

N/S/F tyre is smooth on very inner edge

O/S/F tyre is smooth on very outer edge

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

SRS warning lamp on dash

Fail 13 Sep 2012 99,050 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,551 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 86,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,663 miles

Front discs slight wear lip / pitted

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,149 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,148 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre low tread

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,813 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 PLF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PLF, 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 PLF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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