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GF56 UDP

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,497 mi
Last recorded119,497 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR INNER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 119,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s rear road wheel damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2016 118,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill cover damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,125 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer sill cover damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,188 miles

damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2015 106,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 90,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 78,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 78,174 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 53,394 miles

emissions trigger point not met

full underbody sheilds fitted at time of test

oil leak from engine

unable to view brake fluid level

Fail 20 Mar 2011 53,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions trigger point not met

full underbody sheilds fitted at time of test

oil leak from engine

unable to view brake fluid level

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,697 miles

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

vehicle is fitted with plastic sill covers

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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GF56 UDP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GF56 UDP, 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 GF56 UDP registered?

GF56 UDP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is GF56 UDP safe to buy?

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