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SM56 NKN

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,320 miles

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

Offside Mirror glass cracked

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,633 miles

Handbrake mechanism req attention

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Handbrake mechanism req attention

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 72,461 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 72,461 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,732 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside font (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,711 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside font (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,085 miles

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

nsr lower arm bush split

osr lower arm bush split

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,943 miles

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

front brake discs worn

slight A/T sump leak

Pass 26 Nov 2011 46,484 miles

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

unable to fully check nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,076 miles

front brake discs heavly worn

front brake pads low

front wipers poor

o/s/r tyre 3mm

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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SM56 NKN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SM56 NKN, 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 SM56 NKN registered?

SM56 NKN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is SM56 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 NKN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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