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AK56 EJY

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,661 mi
Last recorded122,661 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 122,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,458 miles

Engine Man. Light On

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can Not See Inside Pad (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can Not See Inside Pad (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 118,315 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine Man. Light On

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can Not See Inside Pad (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can Not See Inside Pad (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,263 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,705 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 97,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 76,368 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 76,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,783 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,231 miles

both front windscreen wipers smesring windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,157 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,087 miles

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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AK56 EJY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJY, 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 EJY registered?

AK56 EJY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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