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AK56 VXB

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,802 mi
Last recorded151,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 151,802 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

full under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2025 151,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake inadequately mounted brake cailper pad clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2024 144,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 123,357 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2023 123,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,995 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 113,543 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 101,745 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 96,513 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 96,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 90,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 86,725 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,918 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 70,174 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 70,174 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,960 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,969 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,511 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 VXB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AK56 VXB, 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 VXB registered?

AK56 VXB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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