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RY56 SFF

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

163,202 mi
Last recorded163,202 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY56 SFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 163,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 149,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 140,022 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 132,833 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 132,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 126,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,553 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 118,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 115,368 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,826 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 111,451 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

monitor all tyre tread depths

Fail 28 Nov 2014 111,451 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

monitor all tyre tread depths

note/brake pads not fully visible

note/eml light activated

Pass 12 Oct 2013 100,325 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 100,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,328 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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RY56 SFF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RY56 SFF, 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 RY56 SFF registered?

RY56 SFF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is RY56 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY56 SFF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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