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CE56 VTA

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

231,752 mi
Last recorded231,752 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 VTA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 231,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 227,927 miles

Handbrake not locking

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 223,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 212,867 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 200,071 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened car sat on lowered springs nsf spring dosnt apear to be fully seated but appears safe at time of test (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 193,109 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 190,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2019 190,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2018 186,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 180,290 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre, and heavily worn on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 180,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in Nearside rear tyre, and heavily worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 164,492 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions to clean for a reading

Fail 23 Aug 2016 164,191 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions to clean for a reading

Pass 17 Aug 2015 145,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 126,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear pads approximately 75% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,140 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 72,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,137 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 58,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,171 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VTA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CE56 VTA, 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 CE56 VTA registered?

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

Is CE56 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 VTA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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