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SP56 WYC

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,985 mi
Last recorded137,985 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 WYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 137,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cover crazed slightly affecting patten (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning lens cover crazed slightly affecting patten (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 118,825 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2023 118,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,407 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,879 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,731 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 92,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,847 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (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 9 Jun 2015 79,769 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 79,753 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 74,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 74,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 70,006 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,707 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 21 Apr 2010 48,658 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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SP56 WYC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP56 WYC, 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 SP56 WYC registered?

SP56 WYC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SP56 WYC safe to buy?

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