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HV56 VOF

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,704 mi
Last recorded151,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 VOF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 151,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 151,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In Two Places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,065 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 135,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 123,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Minor corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, have minor corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,231 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 100,985 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 100,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,352 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 92,351 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,640 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,078 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,700 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,182 miles

tempory repair carried out to offside rear light unit ...will require replacement unit

Fail 23 Dec 2013 61,182 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 25,910 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,705 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 14,536 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

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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HV56 VOF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey 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 HV56 VOF, 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

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What year was HV56 VOF registered?

HV56 VOF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is HV56 VOF safe to buy?

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