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FP56 AVE

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

333,922 mi
Last recorded333,922 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 AVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 333,922 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 319,580 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 15 Apr 2021 319,580 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear to n/s rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2020 192,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 182,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 179,404 miles

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 168,229 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer sidelight inop

Pass 3 Mar 2016 153,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear child saet fitted

zero emsion did not register on machine

Fail 27 Feb 2016 153,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear child saet fitted

zero emsion did not register on machine

Pass 11 Mar 2015 138,921 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 120,154 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,376 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 106,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,332 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cut slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2012 94,332 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cut slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,079 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 48,662 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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FP56 AVE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FP56 AVE, 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 FP56 AVE registered?

FP56 AVE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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