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WR56 DJO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,263 mi
Last recorded122,263 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 DJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 122,263 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 121,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,583 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 119,579 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 116,333 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 116,333 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 113,235 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 113,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbones inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 110,470 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 110,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 108,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 105,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 104,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 102,482 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,182 miles

both front tyres out of shape on edges

engine light on

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and getting low

Fail 7 Nov 2016 97,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres out of shape on edges

engine light on

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,198 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,664 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,192 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,616 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,867 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WR56 DJO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WR56 DJO, 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 WR56 DJO registered?

WR56 DJO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is WR56 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 DJO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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