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AK56 CZO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 119,147 miles

undertrays fitted

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coroded (1.1.11 (c))

both door mirriors damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2021 118,286 miles

Body panels damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirrors damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 118,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Body panels damaged.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirrors damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,376 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 116,720 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror outer casing damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2019 116,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall (225/50R17 98W) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorbers weak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2018 115,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Not tested due to washers not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 113,924 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,478 miles

Bodywork / Sill damage

Engine covers + undertrays fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,477 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Bodywork / Sill damage

Engine covers + undertrays fitted to vehicle

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre flat

Nearside front tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,928 miles

Brake pad sensor wire insecure - Offside rear

Engine cover(s)/under tray(s)/outer sill covers fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre low on edges & cuts to sidewall

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre low on edge

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 107,925 miles

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

Brake pad sensor wire insecure - Offside rear

Engine cover(s)/under tray(s)/outer sill covers fitted, obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre low on edges & cuts to sidewall

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre low on edge

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake pad low warning light on

front bumper damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2014 103,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

brake pad low warning light on

front bumper damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damage.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,693 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 73,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,567 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a slight cut in but not to cords

slight damage to front number plate

water ingress into rear number plate

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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AK56 CZO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AK56 CZO, 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 AK56 CZO registered?

AK56 CZO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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