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AK56 ORG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,871 mi
Last recorded146,871 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ORG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 146,871 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 146,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 144,128 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 140,621 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 137,592 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 137,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,326 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Movement at offside steering rack end ()

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 126,572 miles

Minor oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2020 126,572 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Minor oil leak

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 122,398 miles

Minor oil leak

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 118,367 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 118,367 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2017 114,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 107,596 miles

Emission not registered

N/S/F Tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

N/S/R Tyre has minor cuts on outer wall

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

O/S/R Seat has a car seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 94,482 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 94,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,629 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 87,629 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,879 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 80,786 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,772 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 67,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,269 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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AK56 ORG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK56 ORG, 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 AK56 ORG registered?

AK56 ORG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is AK56 ORG safe to buy?

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