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CU56 TSX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,129 mi
Last recorded113,129 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 TSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 113,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 107,266 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 107,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,028 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 97,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,946 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,112 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,953 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 84,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 74,072 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jan 2018 74,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre was completley flat on 0psi (4.1.D.4)

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT INNER MAIN? HEADLAMPS DO NOT SEEM TO OPPERATE?

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,667 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 43,667 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,456 miles

Sat Nav/Road Angel device was removed prior to MOT inspection due to the position being within the Reason for Rejection criteria

Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,468 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 14,265 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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CU56 TSX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CU56 TSX, 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 CU56 TSX registered?

CU56 TSX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is CU56 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU56 TSX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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