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WN56 BLX

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,188 mi
Last recorded174,188 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 BLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 174,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 164,632 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 164,632 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 159,064 miles

Front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 145,078 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 139,445 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 134,671 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 130,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 122,984 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,861 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 65,641 miles

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

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

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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WN56 BLX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WN56 BLX, 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 WN56 BLX registered?

WN56 BLX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is WN56 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN56 BLX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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