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EK56 HVX

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,420 mi
Last recorded191,420 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 HVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 191,420 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 189,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner position light flickers

oil leaks from engine

Fail 30 Jan 2015 189,314 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front inner position light flickers

oil leaks from engine

Pass 24 Dec 2013 185,038 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 171,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs appear quite heavily worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 164,057 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 139,039 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 137,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 121,133 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 121,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EK56 HVX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK56 HVX, 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 EK56 HVX registered?

EK56 HVX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EK56 HVX safe to buy?

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