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EO56 FRV

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,685 mi
Last recorded155,685 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 FRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 138,237 miles

Offside Front tyre cracks in rubber in tread pattern

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

front exhaust pipe heatshield insecure.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 138,237 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both wheels (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracks in rubber in tread pattern

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

front exhaust pipe heatshield insecure.

Pass 21 May 2016 128,278 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 121,083 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 121,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014
Fail 10 May 2014 111,896 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 106,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 99,791 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 92,704 miles

front disc

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

Pass 17 May 2010 70,406 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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EO56 FRV 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 EO56 FRV, 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 EO56 FRV registered?

EO56 FRV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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