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GJ56 HBO

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,619 mi
Last recorded145,619 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 HBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 142,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2016 128,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,834 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 108,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,014 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

burns slight blue smoke at idle

Fail 18 Sep 2012 89,014 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

burns slight blue smoke at idle

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 67,339 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 67,339 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,436 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 50,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GJ56 HBO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ56 HBO, 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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GJ56 HBO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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