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EA56 MYB

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,227 mi
Last recorded154,227 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 MYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 154,227 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 144,486 miles

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 20 Oct 2023 132,386 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,092 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,775 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,403 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,358 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,016 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also distorting (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,546 miles

offside front tyre is cracked

rear number plate is fadded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 102,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre is cracked

rear number plate is fadded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,552 miles

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 93,551 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,272 miles

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

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

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

front pads 3-4mm getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2015 86,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

front pads 3-4mm getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,876 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,787 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre not repairable

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,164 miles

O/S/F tyre has a slight bulge on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,591 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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EA56 MYB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA56 MYB, 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 EA56 MYB registered?

EA56 MYB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is EA56 MYB safe to buy?

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