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AJ56 EFC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,906 mi
Last recorded113,906 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,906 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 106,460 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 105,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 103,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,897 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,032 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,851 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,633 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 90,869 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 85,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,496 miles

nsr handbrake reading lower

Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,088 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,895 miles

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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AJ56 EFC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ56 EFC, 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.

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What year was AJ56 EFC registered?

AJ56 EFC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is AJ56 EFC safe to buy?

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