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FD56 VFF

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,652 mi
Last recorded142,652 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 142,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 138,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 134,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 134,142 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,887 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres have small splits on the inner sidewall

Rear tyres are starting to scrub slightly on the inner edge

covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 124,782 miles

unable to inspect the under side of the car due to plastic covers fitted to the car

Fail 5 Apr 2017 124,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

unable to inspect the under side of the car due to plastic covers fitted to the car

Pass 20 Apr 2016 117,796 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 110,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 102,196 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 102,196 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,457 miles

All brake disc slightly lipped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2012 86,251 miles

All brake disc slightly lipped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level on minimum.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,251 miles

All brake disc slightly lipped.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil level on minimum.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 78,529 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,756 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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FD56 VFF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FD56 VFF, 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 FD56 VFF registered?

FD56 VFF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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