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NV56 BWL

2006 BMW 525

Beige Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,671 mi
Last recorded165,671 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 BWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 165,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 154,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 146,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 127,615 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 119,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 113,327 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 105,218 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 94,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,871 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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 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 Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2016 81,782 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Unable To Carry Out Full Adult Seat Belt Inspection Due To Child Seat Fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 81,782 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Unable To Carry Out Full Adult Seat Belt Inspection Due To Child Seat Fitted

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,855 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,314 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 27,342 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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NV56 BWL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NV56 BWL, 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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NV56 BWL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is NV56 BWL safe to buy?

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