MOT Status
ValidMileage
207,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All vehicle brake flexi hoses worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All vehicle brake flexi hoses worn (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake efficiency just meet reqirements
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake efficiency just meet reqirements
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side’s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side’s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side’s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side’s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on limit
Offside Front brakes worn low
engine light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
S19 ALA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S19 ALA, 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
How do I check the history of S19 ALA?
You can check the full history of S19 ALA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was S19 ALA registered?
S19 ALA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2006.
Is S19 ALA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S19 ALA shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S19 ALA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S19 ALA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.