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SY56 NVV

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,263 mi
Last recorded95,263 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 NVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 95,263 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 95,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 89,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 89,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 87,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 82,684 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 80,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 76,959 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,555 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,467 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 56,496 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,220 miles

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

both rear brake disk inner faces corroded

long travel at handbrake lever

Fail 15 Apr 2015 55,220 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front brake disk inner faces slightly corroded

both rear brake disk inner faces corroded

long travel at handbrake lever

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,809 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,006 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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SY56 NVV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SY56 NVV, 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 SY56 NVV registered?

SY56 NVV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is SY56 NVV safe to buy?

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