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AK56 MYW

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,332 mi
Last recorded176,332 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 MYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 176,332 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 176,332 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 169,353 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 161,573 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 161,573 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2020 146,507 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2020 146,507 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 143,415 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 127,459 miles

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

all four tyres wearing badly on inner edge

offside inner rack end has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,631 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,480 miles

EML light on

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

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

Space-saver fitted to N/S/R

Fail 19 Mar 2014 96,480 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,188 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,997 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,856 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,060 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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AK56 MYW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK56 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

AK56 MYW is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is AK56 MYW safe to buy?

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