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GJ56 XJC

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,456 mi
Last recorded40,456 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 XJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2012 40,456 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil level low

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,456 miles

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

Oil level low

Rear tyres lightly cracking

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre worn on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 24,048 miles

near side rear tyre has a slight flat spot

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,693 miles

passed emission too low to register on test

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 XJC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ56 XJC, 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 GJ56 XJC registered?

GJ56 XJC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GJ56 XJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 XJC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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