MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
front headlight washers inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2cms diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the mini mum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
front headlight washers inoperative
rear nearside reverse light inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2cms diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the mini mum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
front headlight washers inoperative
rear nearside reverse light inoperative
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2cms diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the the minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
front headlight washers inoperative
rear nearside reverse light inoperative
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1.5 cms diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
front nearside lower fog/spot light dim and in poor condition
front offside and nearside headlight washers inoperative
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1.5 cms diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
front nearside lower fog/spot light dim and in poor condition
front offside and nearside headlight washers inoperative
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1.5 cms diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 mi (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and 2cms diameter in the nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 mi (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and 2cms diameter in the nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover fitted
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover fitted
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
under trays fitted
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine cover fitted
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
under trays fitted
engine cover fitted
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
engine cover fitted
engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bulb failure warning message on instrument pannel display at time of test
engine management light on at time of test
o/s/r reverse light inoperative at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres out of shape
wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres out of shape
wipers slightly smeary
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions too clean to be detected
rear discs slightly worn/lipped
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dash board display is saying theres a nymber plate light inop
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dash board display is saying theres a nymber plate light inop
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VK56 CSY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 VK56 CSY, 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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VK56 CSY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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