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WK56 ETX

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,539 mi
Last recorded212,539 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 ETX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 212,539 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays covering certain testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2022 207,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to deteriotate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 207,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to deteriotate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 196,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 192,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 186,076 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 177,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 162,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 147,142 miles

SLIGH PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINT.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Fail 28 Sep 2015 147,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE.

SLIGH PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING RACK JOINT.

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES

Pass 17 Oct 2014 138,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint,

windscreen has a chip in zone "B".

Fail 8 Oct 2014 138,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes.

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint,

windscreen has a chip in zone "B".

Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 123,642 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake high.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 106,455 miles

EXHAUST JOINT SECURING BOLTS CORRODED

FRONT LOWER BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,084 miles

O/S/R LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 30 Sep 2011 90,084 miles

O/S/R LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,493 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2010 79,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2009 68,663 miles

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

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

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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WK56 ETX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WK56 ETX, 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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What year was WK56 ETX registered?

WK56 ETX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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