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EK56 FMG

2006 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,874 mi
Last recorded193,874 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 FMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 193,874 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 186,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 179,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wing damage

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

Unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to manufactures covers

Fail 2 Oct 2023 179,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wing damage

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

Unable to fully inspect under vehicle due to manufactures covers

Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 166,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 155,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 146,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 146,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 130,295 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,329 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 121,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,133 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 111,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 22 Apr 2016 102,265 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 102,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 93,690 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,808 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 868,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,236 miles

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

wipers smear the screen

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,881 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,881 miles

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

Engine oil level close to minimum.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Signs of engine and gearbox oil leaks,

Pass 17 May 2011 42,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,683 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,559 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 23,019 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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EK56 FMG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK56 FMG, 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 EK56 FMG registered?

EK56 FMG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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