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WN56 OEK

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,003 mi
Last recorded85,003 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 OEK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,003 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,612 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)

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

offside front tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

offside rear tyre worn smooth on extreeme inside edge

steering lock malfunction lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,419 miles

N/S/F outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2009 44,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,875 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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WN56 OEK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

WN56 OEK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is WN56 OEK safe to buy?

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