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EK56 ONA

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,333 mi
Last recorded138,333 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 ONA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 138,333 miles

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

Nearside front tyre perishing &approaching wear markers

Oil leak

Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

Fail 5 Nov 2021 138,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

Nearside front tyre perishing &approaching wear markers

Oil leak

Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 2 Nov 2019 129,211 miles

Front brake discs show wear

Offside front inner brake pad looks low

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge close to wear markers

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,598 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 102,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,433 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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EK56 ONA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ONA, 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 ONA registered?

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

Is EK56 ONA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 ONA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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