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CX56 FSE

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 FSE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 144,337 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 144,337 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 127,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,306 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 92,306 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 67,752 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,049 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,049 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,338 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,899 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,263 miles

Crack in front number plate

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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CX56 FSE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX56 FSE, 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 CX56 FSE registered?

CX56 FSE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is CX56 FSE safe to buy?

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