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VE56 CWV

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,584 mi
Last recorded151,584 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 CWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 151,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 146,550 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 146,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 138,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 138,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 133,892 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,249 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,617 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 107,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 105,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,087 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,626 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,908 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 74,002 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,013 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,988 miles

both f/tyres wearing inner edges

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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VE56 CWV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VE56 CWV, 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

How do I check the history of VE56 CWV?

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What year was VE56 CWV registered?

VE56 CWV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is VE56 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 CWV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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