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VE56 NSK

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 NSK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 92,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 73,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle system test shows "defective offside rear fog lamp" but the o/s fog lamp and tell tail light working at the time of test.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 73,123 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service light on.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,495 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 66,494 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,521 miles

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,045 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

alloys peeling

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,913 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,277 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,777 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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VE56 NSK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE56 NSK, 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 VE56 NSK registered?

VE56 NSK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 December 2006.

Is VE56 NSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 NSK shows 12 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 VE56 NSK have outstanding finance?

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