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FL56 TFK

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,524 mi
Last recorded103,524 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 TFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 96,044 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 96,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 90,160 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 90,156 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,971 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 76,971 miles

Nearside 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)

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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FL56 TFK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FL56 TFK, 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

How do I check the history of FL56 TFK?

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What year was FL56 TFK registered?

FL56 TFK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is FL56 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 TFK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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