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HY56 HKZ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,013 mi
Last recorded168,013 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 HKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 168,013 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 168,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking block missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 154,059 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 154,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn very low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 127,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements 18%

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 3 Jun 2017 127,647 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements 18%

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 69,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,079 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)

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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HY56 HKZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY56 HKZ, 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 HY56 HKZ registered?

HY56 HKZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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