MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened new brake pads fitted (3.5.1i)
Oil leak heavy leaks ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad wear warning on dash (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened new brake pads fitted (3.5.1i)
Oil leak heavy leaks ()
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tread worn close to cord on inner edge on o/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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GV56 YKH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 GV56 YKH, 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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GV56 YKH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2006.
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