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CE56 JMU

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,459 mi
Last recorded111,459 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 JMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 111,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 103,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 96,642 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ns to os covered by retaining clips unable to assess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2022 95,481 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald inner edge almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ns to os covered by retaining clips unable to assess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and worn inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2020 91,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,575 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 81,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 78,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,712 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,844 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 55,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,065 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 45,049 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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CE56 JMU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE56 JMU, 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 CE56 JMU registered?

CE56 JMU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is CE56 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 JMU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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