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BL56 BFN

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,785 mi
Last recorded116,785 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 BFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,785 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 116,784 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 105,518 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 105,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm insecurely attached both rear offside and nearside upper camber bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 92,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,541 miles

Front Brakes - slight uneven application (disk corrosion).

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight emission of blue smoke at revs.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 64,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,941 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 52,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,353 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low oil level

Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,353 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low oil level

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,475 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,298 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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BL56 BFN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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