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RV56 FNL

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,500 mi
Last recorded176,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 FNL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 176,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 179,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 171,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 159,353 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 145,779 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 140,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 136,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 136,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 130,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 126,709 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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RV56 FNL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV56 FNL, 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 RV56 FNL registered?

RV56 FNL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is RV56 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 FNL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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