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FN56 TSU

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,686 mi
Last recorded167,686 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 TSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 167,686 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 167,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 153,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 144,486 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 135,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 124,952 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 124,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet unblocked (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 113,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 99,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 May 2013 143,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 77,403 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 74,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,724 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,385 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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FN56 TSU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN56 TSU, 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 FN56 TSU registered?

FN56 TSU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2006.

Is FN56 TSU safe to buy?

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