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HX56 ENR

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,504 mi
Last recorded157,504 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 ENR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 157,504 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 157,109 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 156,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 155,085 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 154,533 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 154,523 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 153,854 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 151,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 148,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 145,659 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 140,966 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 137,218 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 137,214 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 130,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 121,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 106,969 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front fog lamp not working

Fail 21 Aug 2012 106,969 miles

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

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

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

near side front fog lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,338 miles

front brake disc inner edges slightly scored

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,766 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 62,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre inner edge devoid of tread in places.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,095 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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HX56 ENR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HX56 ENR, 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

How do I check the history of HX56 ENR?

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What year was HX56 ENR registered?

HX56 ENR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is HX56 ENR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX56 ENR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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