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2006 BMW 525
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- Registration OV56NXY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,688 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,213 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,627 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,966 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017 27 Jun 202613 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,310 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,310 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,322 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,675 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2014 27 Jun 20269 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,777 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2013 27 Jun 20269 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,269 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012 27 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,408 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011 27 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,715 MI
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OV56NXY was registered on 2006-11-01
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