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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Airbag unit rubber perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Airbag unit rubber perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at limit strongly reccomend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint covers damaged (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint covers damaged (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre scrubbing on outside edge
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VK06 YKS 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 81%.
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 VK06 YKS, 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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VK06 YKS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2006.
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