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FY56 ORU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,662 mi
Last recorded175,662 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ORU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 175,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper Has Slight Damage

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

eml light

Fail 9 Jun 2023 175,662 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper Has Slight Damage

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

eml light

Pass 17 May 2022 173,163 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 173,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 163,124 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 160,784 miles

grease on nsr/osr cv joints

nsr/osr brake flexihoses cracking

nsr/osr brake pipes corroding

play in osr suspension arm joint

Fail 16 Sep 2019 160,784 miles

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

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

grease on nsr/osr cv joints

nsr/osr brake flexihoses cracking

nsr/osr brake pipes corroding

play in osr suspension arm joint

Pass 19 Sep 2018 153,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,662 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 145,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 136,190 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs.

Fail 30 Sep 2014 118,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 118,794 miles

n/s/f oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 101,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 101,319 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,494 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,492 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,490 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,826 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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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FY56 ORU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY56 ORU, 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 FY56 ORU registered?

FY56 ORU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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