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VK56 CNU

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,528 mi
Last recorded164,528 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 164,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 164,511 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 156,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 145,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 137,630 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 137,626 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 129,630 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 129,524 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 107,281 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 101,699 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,421 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,766 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 77,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,522 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,483 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,582 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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VK56 CNU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK56 CNU, 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 VK56 CNU registered?

VK56 CNU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is VK56 CNU safe to buy?

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