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EU56 RXA

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

258,798 mi
Last recorded258,798 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 RXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 258,798 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 258,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 249,096 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 248,499 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 227,141 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 227,141 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 181,233 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012
Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,001 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 79,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EU56 RXA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EU56 RXA, 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

How do I check the history of EU56 RXA?

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What year was EU56 RXA registered?

EU56 RXA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is EU56 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 RXA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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