BMW 525 ST56FMA has 27 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 525 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 191,651 miles 5 months ago on Monday 13th April 2026 at 15:26.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 12th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

ST56FMA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH APRIL 2027191,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 202416TH JANUARY 2026187,503 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2024187,503 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Sill Trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning High Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202416TH JANUARY 2025178,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Flexi Split (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 202216TH JANUARY 2024166,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Split (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2022166,930 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.5.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Split (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202216TH JANUARY 2023159,108 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH JANUARY 2022159,108 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 202116TH JANUARY 2022152,439 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Reg Plate Slight Damage
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2021152,439 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn N/s And O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Reg Plate Slight Damage
PASSED6TH JANUARY 202016TH JANUARY 2021145,541 MI
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2020145,541 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED2ND JANUARY 201916TH JANUARY 2020139,316 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED2ND JANUARY 2019139,316 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment Travel (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201816TH JANUARY 2019132,655 MI
PASSED16TH JUNE 201715TH JUNE 2018125,904 MI
FAILED16TH JUNE 2017125,904 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201629TH NOVEMBER 2017122,976 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 2016122,721 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 20156TH JANUARY 2017103,562 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20156TH JANUARY 201689,234 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20146TH JANUARY 201574,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 201220TH DECEMBER 201363,518 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201120TH DECEMBER 201259,363 MI
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 201159,362 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201020TH DECEMBER 201150,538 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under Trays Fitted, Unable To Test Some Items
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 200920TH NOVEMBER 201044,272 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Below3mm
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

ST56FMA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

ST56FMA MOT Comments

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ST56FMA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 191,651 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,583 miles

ST56FMA FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration ST56FMA was manufactured on Monday 20th November 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 191,651 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,583 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means ST56FMA has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 42 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 14 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does ST56FMA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 ST56FMA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is ST56FMA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 ST56FMA does have Tax. Read more

When does ST56FMA Tax expire?

The current Tax for ST56FMA will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does ST56FMA MOT expire?

The current MOT for ST56FMA will expire in 7 months on Monday 12th April 2027. Read more

When did ST56FMA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for ST56FMA was on Monday 13th April 2026 at 15:26. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has ST56FMA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for ST56FMA we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has ST56FMA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for ST56FMA we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is ST56FMA?

ST56FMA is registered as a 2006 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has ST56FMA done?

The odometer reading for ST56FMA at the last MOT in April 2026 was 191,651 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,583 miles per year. Read more

How old is ST56FMA?

The vehicle ST56FMA was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 20th November 2006. Read more

What colour is ST56FMA?

The official colour of ST56FMA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does ST56FMA have?

ST56FMA has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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