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FX56 CWY

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,228 mi
Last recorded113,228 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 CWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 113,228 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 113,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 105,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,467 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,554 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 92,554 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 88,783 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 88,782 miles

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

All brakes discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

both headlight lens are faded but aim is still good

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2019 83,906 miles

Front lateral movement of both front wheels detected when in the brake rollers but no undue wear in front suspension bushes / joints

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,894 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,729 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,929 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished at outer sidewalls.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,923 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,903 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,232 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,165 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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FX56 CWY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc 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 FX56 CWY, 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 FX56 CWY?

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What year was FX56 CWY registered?

FX56 CWY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is FX56 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX56 CWY 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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