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AV56 HPP

2006 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

202,961 mi
Last recorded202,961 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 HPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 202,961 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 187,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 178,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 169,552 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 160,149 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 151,691 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 151,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 133,938 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 124,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 116,042 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from flexes to front (3.6.B.2c)

lower under tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2017 115,911 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from flexes to front (3.6.B.2c)

lower under tray covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,401 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,240 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,660 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,512 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 29,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV56 HPP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AV56 HPP, 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 AV56 HPP registered?

AV56 HPP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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