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WR56 LVN

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,677 mi
Last recorded156,677 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 LVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 156,677 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 154,616 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 143,953 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 143,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted material unbonded from backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,547 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 137,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,452 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,781 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 120,502 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,124 miles

rear tyres close to limit

slight leak from n/s/r outer hub

small chip in screen

washers weak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 115,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 114,633 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2015 109,318 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,671 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,623 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 47,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front disc brakes wearing thin

front tyres have uneaven wear on inner edge (low in places)

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 LVN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LVN, 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

How do I check the history of WR56 LVN?

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What year was WR56 LVN registered?

WR56 LVN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is WR56 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 LVN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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