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AK56 WRF

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,743 mi
Last recorded179,743 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 179,743 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 171,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 160,096 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 160,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 152,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 145,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 143,976 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 129,753 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,456 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 114,440 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 99,667 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,403 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,888 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 27 Sep 2011 61,736 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,144 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 39,789 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 39,763 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 WRF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

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

Is AK56 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 WRF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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