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AJ56 VGT

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,904 mi
Last recorded148,904 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VGT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 148,904 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 144,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 142,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 139,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 136,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 120,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 117,077 miles

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

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

child seats fitted

n/s/f drop link dust cover starting to perish

Fail 24 Jan 2017 117,077 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

child seats fitted

n/s/f drop link dust cover starting to perish

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,814 miles

Both front tyres treads are lightly perishing, 245/40/18 run flats

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,561 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,830 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 68,777 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,227 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 51,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,058 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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AJ56 VGT 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 83.3%.

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 AJ56 VGT, 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 AJ56 VGT registered?

AJ56 VGT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AJ56 VGT safe to buy?

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