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EO56 WLJ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,730 mi
Last recorded174,730 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 174,730 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 170,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 165,544 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 160,474 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 154,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 150,333 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 146,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 142,523 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 131,246 miles

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Oil leak TRANSMISSION ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 131,246 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Oil leak TRANSMISSION ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 127,556 miles

OIL LEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 123,454 miles

Damage to rear bumper, Damage to rear underside (spare wheel holder)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 120,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 87,015 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,469 miles

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

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 WLJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

EO56 WLJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EO56 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO56 WLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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