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SD56 EUC

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,539 mi
Last recorded158,539 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 EUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 158,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,549 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 109,541 miles

brakle pipes starting to corrode

under vehicle corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 107,931 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)

Fail 10 May 2018 107,805 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 19 May 2017 98,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,679 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 76,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,519 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 73,519 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,932 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,496 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,650 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 14 Sep 2010 47,965 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,193 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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SD56 EUC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SD56 EUC, 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 SD56 EUC registered?

SD56 EUC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SD56 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 EUC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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