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OE56 UCT

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

182,494 mi
Last recorded182,494 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 UCT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 182,494 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 182,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi aera (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 175,999 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel rim has been previously repaired

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 175,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear wheel rim has been previously repaired

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 170,289 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 170,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 163,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2019 163,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 152,736 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,663 miles

Central high stop lamp not working.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 141,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central high stop lamp not working.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 127,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,137 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe above rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 118,137 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r metal brake pipe above rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,395 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 107,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,350 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 100,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 23 Aug 2012 91,764 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 77,150 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 76,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,476 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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OE56 UCT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 OE56 UCT, 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 OE56 UCT registered?

OE56 UCT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 December 2006.

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