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AV56 XEG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

191,062 mi
Last recorded191,062 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XEG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 191,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 175,738 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 165,320 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2022 152,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 148,672 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 148,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 145,671 miles

Front bumper split

covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 145,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front bumper split

covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 142,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,361 miles

Suspect fluid leak unable to inspect due to undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 136,361 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspect fluid leak unable to inspect due to undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,978 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 130,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 118,970 miles

Rear tyres 2mm

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,753 miles

Child seat fitted

Front brake discs wearing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 107,753 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted

Front brake discs wearing

Offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims

Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,077 miles

brake pipe across rear axle starting to corrode advise replacement

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,032 miles

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 XEG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XEG, 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 AV56 XEG registered?

AV56 XEG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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