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VN56 XGM

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,356 mi
Last recorded143,356 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 XGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,356 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 130,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 130,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 121,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 121,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,281 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2016 111,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2015 99,643 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in offside front inner rack joint

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 86,562 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 81,277 miles

all 4 brake discs lightly corroded on edges .

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,233 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 49,097 miles

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

Wipers smearing slightly

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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VN56 XGM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN56 XGM, 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 VN56 XGM registered?

VN56 XGM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is VN56 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 XGM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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