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VX56 TBY

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,440 mi
Last recorded133,440 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 TBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2026 133,440 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 128,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 112,863 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in the mounting bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,504 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper arm joint has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,338 miles

NSF tyre worn inner edge

OSF tyre worn inner edge & slight cut in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,509 miles

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2011 31,219 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 25,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,879 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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VX56 TBY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX56 TBY, 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 VX56 TBY registered?

VX56 TBY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is VX56 TBY safe to buy?

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