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VU56 AOO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,309 mi
Last recorded108,309 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 AOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 108,309 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,933 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,700 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 96,681 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,293 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 94,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 92,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,009 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,954 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 73,338 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 59,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,441 miles

child seat fitted in rear

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,720 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 34,057 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,686 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,359 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,919 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 23,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,437 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,761 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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VU56 AOO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VU56 AOO, 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 VU56 AOO registered?

VU56 AOO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is VU56 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU56 AOO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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