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CL55 REB

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,051 mi
Last recorded168,051 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL55 REB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 168,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 161,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 155,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 148,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 141,417 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 141,417 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,596 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 134,596 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 129,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside compoonents

Fail 13 Feb 2019 120,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside compoonents

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,159 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 110,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,249 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 106,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

Pass 31 May 2016 97,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay covers & under trays / covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,093 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 79,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,070 miles

Advice small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,878 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,446 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,747 miles

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

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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CL55 REB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CL55 REB, 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 CL55 REB registered?

CL55 REB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is CL55 REB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL55 REB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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