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FV56 AVN

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,915 mi
Last recorded204,915 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 AVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 204,915 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Apr 2021 200,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2020 193,460 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 193,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 183,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 175,688 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 175,688 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 163,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 148,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 146,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 141,527 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 141,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 123,995 miles

rear tyres worn low in centre 3000 miles

Fail 19 Mar 2013 123,995 miles

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

rear tyres worn low in centre 3000 miles

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,335 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

Fail 22 Dec 2011 99,331 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)

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,642 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 60,371 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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FV56 AVN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV56 AVN, 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 FV56 AVN registered?

FV56 AVN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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