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DK56 WMJ

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,364 mi
Last recorded185,364 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 WMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 185,364 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/side front and n/side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 182,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 175,008 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 165,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 155,786 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 155,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,668 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,528 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit. Advise both front and rear axle brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,015 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 120,015 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,748 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 99,656 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 81,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear o/s tyre low and wearing on inside edge

Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,812 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pad wear indicator insecure

rear o/s tyre low and wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,018 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,504 miles

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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DK56 WMJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 DK56 WMJ, 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 DK56 WMJ registered?

DK56 WMJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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