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M155 BAL

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,106 mi
Last recorded79,106 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 BAL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 79,106 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 68,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,705 miles

drivers side washer jet blocked

miner leak of exhaust gases from front pipe area

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 May 2019 50,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 48,690 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,114 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,179 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2015 38,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 31,919 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 30,426 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,320 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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M155 BAL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M155 BAL, 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 M155 BAL registered?

M155 BAL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is M155 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 BAL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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