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AX55 HWC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

198,341 mi
Last recorded198,341 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 HWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 198,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 188,976 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 175,975 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 160,873 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 145,051 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 134,215 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2013 124,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 95,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,292 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,212 miles

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

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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AX55 HWC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX55 HWC, 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 AX55 HWC registered?

AX55 HWC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is AX55 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX55 HWC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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