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SK56 BUE

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 BUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 122,456 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 121,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 120,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,249 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust blow under bonnet(requires urgent attention)

Fail 17 Sep 2020 118,245 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust blow under bonnet(requires urgent attention)

Pass 20 Sep 2019 113,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Strong smell of exhaust gases under bonnet and a lot of soot,no obvious exhaust blow

Fail 13 Sep 2019 113,795 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Strong smell of exhaust gases under bonnet and a lot of soot,no obvious exhaust blow

Pass 20 Sep 2018 108,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive cannot see location of leak due to under tray blocking view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 108,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive cannot see location of leak due to under tray blocking view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left and worn on inner edge. 245/40x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Only 2mm left and worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Slight grease round inside of both rear hubs

Pass 27 Sep 2016 86,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 86,323 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 84,130 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

engine cover and undre trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,615 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,496 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracks in centre tread offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,711 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 34,711 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,447 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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SK56 BUE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SK56 BUE, 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 SK56 BUE registered?

SK56 BUE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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