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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays covered in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All brake pipes slightly corroded.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts have moderate fluctuations, close to failure. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Moderate play, close to failure. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Reduced damping effect also. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear subframe bushes have moderate movement, close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm bush bolt loose. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
All brake pipes slightly corroded.
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts have moderate fluctuations, close to failure. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Moderate play, close to failure. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Reduced damping effect also. (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear subframe bushes have moderate movement, close to failure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Moderate play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Moderate play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
emissions too clean to be detected
Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner Edge
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
NSR tyre has a minor cut
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
NSR tyre has a minor cut
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly worn
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MC56 KMC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 MC56 KMC, 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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MC56 KMC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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