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AO56 ZXG

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,516 mi
Last recorded168,516 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZXG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 168,516 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 168,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 159,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 149,597 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 149,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive excessive smoke (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 134,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 50 17 r/f (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 125,859 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 120,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 120,046 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,603 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,603 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,221 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,416 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,410 miles

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

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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AO56 ZXG 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 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 AO56 ZXG, 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 AO56 ZXG registered?

AO56 ZXG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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