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SG56 VWJ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,624 mi
Last recorded170,624 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 VWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 170,624 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 161,561 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under Tray Fitted, wet Weather

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 161,561 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted, wet Weather

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,089 miles

tpms light on 56 model

Pass 11 Jul 2018 130,150 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 115,093 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 115,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,616 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 72,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,786 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,786 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,382 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,061 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,510 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)

advise tyres just passing low mot criteria and should be renewed/

unable to inspect most components due to plastic pannels.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 42,482 miles

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

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)

advise tyres just passing low mot criteria and should be renewed/

unable to inspect most components due to plastic pannels.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,639 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,099 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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SG56 VWJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 SG56 VWJ, 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 SG56 VWJ registered?

SG56 VWJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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