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AJ56 VHO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,985 mi
Last recorded127,985 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 127,985 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 117,197 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 107,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,097 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,330 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,515 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 40,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 VHO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ56 VHO, 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 AJ56 VHO registered?

AJ56 VHO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is AJ56 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 VHO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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