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WR56 VWA

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 VWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 135,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,568 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 123,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 118,596 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,572 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,312 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 107,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays preventing full inspection of underside components.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays preventing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 79,059 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 79,059 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,540 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,779 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,929 miles

advise front pads getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,023 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

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 VWA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WR56 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

WR56 VWA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is WR56 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR56 VWA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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