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WP56 FPN

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,146 mi
Last recorded153,146 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 FPN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 153,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 145,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 123,949 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 106,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 88,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,640 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2012 72,425 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,876 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front disk's corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 50,876 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front disk's corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,628 miles

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

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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WP56 FPN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WP56 FPN, 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 WP56 FPN registered?

WP56 FPN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is WP56 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP56 FPN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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