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GD56 FEM

2006 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,525 mi
Last recorded98,525 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD56 FEM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 98,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 89,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 84,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,675 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,954 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,594 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 62,278 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,632 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,907 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,351 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,773 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 27,320 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,532 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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GD56 FEM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GD56 FEM, 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 GD56 FEM registered?

GD56 FEM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is GD56 FEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD56 FEM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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