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EA56 PXH

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

204,461 mi
Last recorded204,461 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 PXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 204,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 202,721 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 187,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 183,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 177,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 140,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 140,369 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 139,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,127 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 130,275 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 124,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 112,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,041 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 101,041 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,748 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,478 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,953 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 PXH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PXH, 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 EA56 PXH registered?

EA56 PXH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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