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BT56 FWR

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,290 mi
Last recorded120,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,290 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 109,319 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 96,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,693 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,726 miles

Emissions to low to register

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,346 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 24,678 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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BT56 FWR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT56 FWR, 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 BT56 FWR registered?

BT56 FWR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is BT56 FWR safe to buy?

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