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SL56 EBU

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,064 mi
Last recorded98,064 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 EBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 98,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 91,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber leaking. will require attention

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cuts

Fail 17 May 2025 91,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front shock absorber leaking. will require attention

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cuts

Pass 23 Apr 2024 90,614 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber leaking. will require attention

nearside front tyre deep cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2024 90,614 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front shock absorber leaking. will require attention

nearside front tyre deep cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2023 85,986 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 2 Apr 2022 82,742 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake slightly tight

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has slight wear from fouling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall wear damage from fouling (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,685 miles

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

corrosion of metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre has small cuts on outer wall

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge and sidewalls are deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,758 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 49,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 40,816 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 Apr 2013 40,816 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,262 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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SL56 EBU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL56 EBU, 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 SL56 EBU registered?

SL56 EBU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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