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FP56 MWZ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,029 mi
Last recorded167,029 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 MWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 167,029 miles

Offside Inner steering arm

Pass 10 Dec 2024 148,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 125,546 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,378 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,870 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 107,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 105,549 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 105,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 97,532 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 84,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,595 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 31,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 47,058 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 30,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,517 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,988 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,578 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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FP56 MWZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FP56 MWZ, 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 FP56 MWZ registered?

FP56 MWZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is FP56 MWZ safe to buy?

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