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MC56 BVH

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,497 mi
Last recorded123,497 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 BVH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 123,497 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 118,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 10,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 100,622 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left and right (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,435 miles

Exhaust flexible weak.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,431 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks in the tread and inner sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,994 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 78,422 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,282 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 54,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,676 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,738 miles

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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MC56 BVH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MC56 BVH, 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 MC56 BVH registered?

MC56 BVH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MC56 BVH safe to buy?

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