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SM56 ZHC

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,712 mi
Last recorded91,712 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 ZHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 91,712 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,772 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and has slight lump appearing to sidewall

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,472 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 50,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has a small cut in tread area

small oil leak from underneath engine

the tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 28,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZHC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

SM56 ZHC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is SM56 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 ZHC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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