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BJ56 MWA

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,051 mi
Last recorded98,051 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,051 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 98,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,563 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,687 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 85,675 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,756 miles

park brake travel high

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

park brake lever travel high

Pass 28 Nov 2011 55,684 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 55,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,300 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 28,715 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 MWA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MWA, 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 BJ56 MWA registered?

BJ56 MWA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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