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DY56 ZSW

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,093 mi
Last recorded132,093 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ZSW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,093 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 132,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,941 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 127,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,429 miles

Emissions to clean to provide smoke test result

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,423 miles

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

Emissions to clean to provide smoke test result

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 94,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,355 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 48,355 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ZSW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

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

Is DY56 ZSW safe to buy?

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