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EF56 EBJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

240,090 mi
Last recorded240,090 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 240,090 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on iouter edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 3 Feb 2020 240,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on iouter edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 26 Jan 2019 233,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2018 206,548 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 206,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 187,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 187,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 175,356 miles

Nearside Front inner edge slight wearing worn

Offside Rear tyre center close to 2mm

Fail 30 Jan 2016 175,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front inner edge slight wearing worn

Offside Rear tyre center close to 2mm

Fail 29 Jan 2015 154,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in treads

Pass 29 Jan 2015 154,795 miles

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in treads

Pass 31 Jan 2014 131,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Fail 31 Jan 2014 131,358 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

tyre pressure monitoring light is on

Pass 29 Jan 2013 113,431 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 113,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,671 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 90,671 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,191 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 71,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,130 miles

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

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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EF56 EBJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EF56 EBJ, 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 EF56 EBJ registered?

EF56 EBJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is EF56 EBJ safe to buy?

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