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RV56 WDD

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,526 mi
Last recorded108,526 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 WDD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 108,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 94,531 miles

offside front tyre part worn.

slight bulge in offside front tyre.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 94,531 miles

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

offside front tyre part worn.

slight bulge in offside front tyre.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,240 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 83,240 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 78,486 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing low.

some damage to nearside front tyre outer wall.

Fail 26 May 2015 78,483 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,949 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 60,946 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,022 miles

one litre of oil added to carry out MOT

Fail 21 Jul 2009 19,022 miles

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

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

one litre of oil added to carry out MOT

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 WDD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV56 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

RV56 WDD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is RV56 WDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 WDD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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