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VX56 ONK

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,261 mi
Last recorded91,261 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 ONK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,261 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,442 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,289 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,159 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front reg. plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,168 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,755 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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VX56 ONK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VX56 ONK, 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

How do I check the history of VX56 ONK?

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What year was VX56 ONK registered?

VX56 ONK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VX56 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 ONK shows 8 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 VX56 ONK have outstanding finance?

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