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SB56 FJE

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 FJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 114,316 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 101,412 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 96,687 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 96,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,118 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,846 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,073 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 64,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,326 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,326 miles

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

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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SB56 FJE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SB56 FJE, 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 SB56 FJE registered?

SB56 FJE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is SB56 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB56 FJE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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