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GJ56 XLF

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,455 mi
Last recorded132,455 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 132,455 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 114,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 114,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in Nearside Front Tyre Wall

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Cracked

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 111,094 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 109,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 106,246 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 98,718 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 98,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,180 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine.

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 XLF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF registered?

GJ56 XLF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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