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WF56 WFD

2006 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,084 mi
Last recorded140,084 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 WFD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 140,084 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner plate touching the brake disc.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Differential CV boot misty.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPM light on.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,253 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 121,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,746 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 119,746 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,780 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,763 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,158 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 106,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 99,134 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 99,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 79,948 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,299 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,763 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 68,763 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,123 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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WF56 WFD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF56 WFD, 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.

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WF56 WFD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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