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HV56 XKC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,526 mi
Last recorded236,526 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 236,526 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 218,593 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and offside rear arms. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 185,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,050 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside and offside steering rack arms have slight play in

Fail 24 Sep 2015 150,050 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside and offside steering rack arms have slight play in

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 100,774 miles

crack in o/s/r lamp lens

Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

crack in o/s/r lamp lens

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 91,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,562 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 77,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2009 70,168 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 XKC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKC, 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 HV56 XKC registered?

HV56 XKC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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