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BL56 BDX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,974 mi
Last recorded174,974 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 174,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 260,585 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 260,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 151,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 143,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 140,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 134,891 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 129,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 124,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 116,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,776 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,028 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 89,561 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,475 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 65,004 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,682 miles

n/s rear tyre worn close to makers limits

screw in o/s rear tyre

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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BL56 BDX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BL56 BDX, 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 BL56 BDX registered?

BL56 BDX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is BL56 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL56 BDX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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