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DY56 ZSV

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,351 mi
Last recorded171,351 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 171,351 miles

tail light tinted but not affecting intensity

Pass 25 Feb 2021 157,649 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Feb 2021 157,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Feb 2020 146,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2020 146,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 131,153 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 131,153 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect charactor's wrongly spaced (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect charactor's wrongly spaced. (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 126,309 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 116,395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,328 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Has small side wall damage, no plys showing.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyrte has a cut in the tread pattern, no plys showing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 100,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/f tyre, no plys showing.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,562 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,865 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 76,860 miles

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

full under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,926 miles

full under body tray fitted to vehicle

n/s/f tyre as started to show wera on outer edge. 2mm across tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 44,404 miles

unable to check underside of vehicle, due to full body shield

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 ZSV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 ZSV registered?

DY56 ZSV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is DY56 ZSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 ZSV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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