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BJ56 HCN

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,861 mi
Last recorded98,861 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 HCN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 98,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,378 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Sep 2017 95,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 May 2016 87,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2016 87,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,802 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,989 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,989 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 60,858 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,843 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 55,546 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 49,403 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,044 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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BJ56 HCN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ56 HCN, 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 BJ56 HCN registered?

BJ56 HCN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BJ56 HCN safe to buy?

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