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FY56 XOM

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,017 mi
Last recorded277,017 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XOM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 277,017 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch covered in sealant

Offside Rear wheel arch covered in sealant

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 277,017 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front wheel arch covered in sealant

Offside Rear wheel arch covered in sealant

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 270,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 260,925 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 247,945 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 236,675 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 236,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Nov 2019 228,028 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 228,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre stuck in inner edge/wall ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 214,292 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

water leak ,front of engine

Fail 8 Nov 2018 214,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

water leak ,front of engine

Pass 15 Nov 2017 200,661 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 200,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 184,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 184,542 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn through outer casing (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 164,299 miles

oil leak ? gearbox?

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight wear in offside steering rack output shaft

Pass 14 Nov 2014 150,775 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 150,768 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2013 137,215 miles

nearside rear tyre just on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 124,658 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 124,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 108,680 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing off inner edge+starting to wear out of shape

offside rear tyre wearing low+scrubbing off inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,949 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to the tread indicator

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,044 miles

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

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 XOM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XOM, 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 FY56 XOM registered?

FY56 XOM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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