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2006 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration SW56VSV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 11 Feb 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,179 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027 12 Jun 202610 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,333 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2026 12 Jun 20266 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,290 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025 12 Jun 202610 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 96,257 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- noise from possibly steering rack area (covers fitted so cannot see)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
7 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,583 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023 12 Jun 202612 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,871 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022 12 Jun 20268 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,871 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,768 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
26 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,344 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2020 12 Jun 202617 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,643 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,242 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front number plate has cracks
22 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,680 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017 12 Jun 202623 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,605 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,972 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,873 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,879 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013 12 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,901 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,532 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,885 MI
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SW56VSV was registered on 2006-12-07
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