EU56GVL
Year2006
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power-
EU56GVLreport date: 2024-04-26      
UK

BMW 525

General information

Make BMW
Model 525
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2006
Gearbox -

Engine & fuel consumption

Engine capacity 2.497 cc
Fuel type Petrol
EU56GVLreport date: 2024-04-26      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-05-24
MOT pass rate
65 %
MOT passed 13
Failed MOT tests 7
Total advice items 60
Total items failed 16
MOT #20 2023-05-10 10:21
MOT test number 605046646685
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-05-24
Advice
Both side under sill cover and under engine tray fitted
Advice
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #19 2022-05-25 16:14
MOT test number 651772312479
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MOT #18 2021-04-13 13:14
MOT test number 973225050807
Result Passed
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MOT #17 2020-12-03 12:59
MOT test number 257219107709
Result Failed
MAJOR
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MOT #16 2019-05-20 11:25
MOT test number 511286151615
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside wiper blade slightly smeary
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front headlamp beam image just visible
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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MOT #15 2019-05-20 10:24
MOT test number 729587266581
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front headlamp beam image just visible
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside wiper blade slightly smeary
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure offside rear retaining bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOT #14 2018-05-25 12:51
MOT test number 796295047768
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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MOT #13 2018-05-16 08:26
MOT test number 696651403833
Result Failed
Advice
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL 245/35/19/97Y (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 275/30/19/96/YXL (4.1.D.1b)
MOT #12 2017-05-16 14:25
MOT test number 997315564777
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Front wipers smearing
Advice
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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MOT #11 2017-05-05 10:15
MOT test number 828449774735
Result Failed
Advice
Oil leak
Fail
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advice
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advice
Front wipers smearing
Advice
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
MOT #10 2016-05-18 09:36
MOT test number 340600216248
Result Passed
MOT #9 2016-05-17 13:31
MOT test number 912614164259
Result Failed
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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MOT #8 2015-05-29 15:41
MOT test number 256199445485
Result Passed
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #7 2015-05-28 15:45
MOT test number 548248045190
Result Failed
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advice
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Tyre size 275/30 ZR19 XL Budget
Fail
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
MOT #6 2014-05-21 17:28
MOT test number 248881744466
Result Passed
MOT #5 2014-05-19 17:34
MOT test number 156669234114
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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MOT #4 2013-05-28 15:56
MOT test number 217088643171
Result Passed
MOT #3 2011-12-21 11:29
MOT test number 705795251322
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Front discs worn
Advice
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Notice
Rear discs worn
MOT #2 2011-07-28 10:13
MOT test number 786709101225
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
MOT #1 2010-12-23 15:28
MOT test number 744757450342
Result Passed
EU56GVLreport date: 2024-04-26      

Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 May 2025
MOT Expires: 24 May 2024
Tax status 1 May 2025
Days left 369
MOT expiry date 24 May 2024
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 21
First mileage registration 2006-11-02
Last registration 2023-05-10
Complete history See info
Registration #1 2006-11-02 26 mi
Registration #2 2010-12-23 30.330 mi
Registration #3 2011-07-28 34.117 mi
Registration #4 2011-12-21 36.793 mi
Registration #5 2013-05-28 45.955 mi
Registration #6 2014-05-19 53.258 mi
Registration #7 2014-05-21 53.258 mi
Registration #8 2015-05-28 60.308 mi
Registration #9 2015-05-29 60.308 mi
Registration #10 2016-05-17 64.768 mi
Registration #11 2016-05-18 64.768 mi
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Car features

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Additional information

Number of seats 5
Engine number 03116314

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