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NV56 UGT

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,080 mi
Last recorded154,080 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 UGT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 154,080 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 23 May 2022 147,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 136,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 129,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 126,752 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge not to cords yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre surface cracks in treads

Pass 19 May 2016 120,677 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 May 2016 120,646 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2015 114,079 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 107,420 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are scrubbed on outer edge and are on 1.6mm limit

Pass 9 May 2013 100,394 miles

nearside front tyre split

nearside rear tyre split

offside front tyre split

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,630 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 92,232 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,479 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 UGT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UGT, 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 NV56 UGT registered?

NV56 UGT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is NV56 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV56 UGT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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