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EO56 JHK

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,941 mi
Last recorded169,941 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 JHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 169,941 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 169,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 158,890 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,513 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,444 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2021 141,713 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 141,713 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 141,153 miles

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

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

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2020 141,151 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,902 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2019 139,902 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in offside steering arm

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,869 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in upper arm ball joint

Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,635 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 74,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,757 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges,NO cords visable.

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,109 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 47,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,968 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 31,808 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 22,527 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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EO56 JHK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EO56 JHK, 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 EO56 JHK registered?

EO56 JHK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is EO56 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO56 JHK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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