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WF56 VWD

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,053 mi
Last recorded165,053 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 VWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 165,053 miles

both front tyres only just legal on inner edge

fitment and condition of exhaust rear section

slight wear in o/s/f lower ball joint

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link BORDERLINE

Fail 3 Jan 2020 165,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres only just legal on inner edge

fitment and condition of exhaust rear section

slight wear in o/s/f lower ball joint

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link BORDERLINE

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 157,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 157,442 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 144,248 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 144,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 138,018 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 138,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 132,047 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 126,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 116,600 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 105,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 73,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 70,681 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,937 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WF56 VWD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF56 VWD, 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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What year was WF56 VWD registered?

WF56 VWD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is WF56 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 VWD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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