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DY56 XLG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,659 mi
Last recorded152,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 152,659 miles

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

both rear alloy wheels have been welded on inner rim

drivers seat slightly loose

interior mirror loose

Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner wheels cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2022 149,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner wheels cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,837 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 131,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 124,348 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,923 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 102,904 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring componants

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,634 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge almost down to cords

Rear brake pads 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 40,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,410 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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DY56 XLG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DY56 XLG, 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 DY56 XLG registered?

DY56 XLG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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