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DY56 XLM

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,134 mi
Last recorded106,134 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 XLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 106,134 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 106,104 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,234 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (b) (i))

tape on headlight to level patterns

Fail 28 Jun 2018 98,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,263 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 85,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 82,225 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 82,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,091 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Fail 19 Jun 2015 77,000 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 16 May 2014 69,298 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly (inner)

Fail 16 May 2014 69,298 miles

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

Front tyres wearing unevenly (inner)

Pass 11 May 2013 61,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,987 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,720 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 45,719 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,412 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 XLM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DY56 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

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

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