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RX56 WZN

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,989 mi
Last recorded144,989 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 WZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 144,989 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Also, rubber is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp is insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 137,603 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 137,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 128,867 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 128,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 127,484 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 124,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 121,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 121,451 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 117,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 113,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 113,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,723 miles

eml light on

Fail 1 Jun 2017 108,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 26 May 2016 100,720 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 100,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 92,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 82,064 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 71,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,173 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,425 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,425 miles

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

1 of 2 sidelamps inoperative nearside rear

1 of 2 sidelamps inoperative offside front

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,201 miles

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

Offside front outer sidelamp inoperative

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,952 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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RX56 WZN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RX56 WZN, 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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What year was RX56 WZN registered?

RX56 WZN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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