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SC55 OEP

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,459 mi
Last recorded165,459 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 OEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 165,459 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 165,310 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023
Fail 20 Feb 2023 144,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 126,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 126,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 121,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,447 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 118,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 114,175 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,064 miles

Offside Front inner track rod worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,780 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,196 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,393 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,171 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 67,962 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,019 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 58,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,474 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 46,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,355 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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SC55 OEP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC55 OEP, 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 SC55 OEP registered?

SC55 OEP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is SC55 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC55 OEP shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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