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SB56 WWL

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,466 mi
Last recorded157,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 WWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 157,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 138,571 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 138,563 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 127,818 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 127,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 110,632 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,124 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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 23 May 2015 85,679 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 85,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,765 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 48,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,811 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,517 miles

Front brake pads starting to become worn.

N/S/R tyre has slight bulge starting on inner sidewall,should be replaced.

O/S/R tyre has nail in inner sidewall,not repairable.Should be replaced.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 37,517 miles

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

Front brake pads starting to become worn.

N/S/R tyre has slight bulge starting on inner sidewall,should be replaced.

O/S/R tyre has nail in inner sidewall,not repairable.Should be replaced.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,514 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 29,514 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 21,693 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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SB56 WWL 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 70.6%.

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 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 SB56 WWL, 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 WWL registered?

SB56 WWL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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