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B11 RPA

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,709 mi
Last recorded45,709 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RPA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 43,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,027 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 31,898 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 29,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,556 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 22,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 22,521 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface corrosion but not considered excessive at time of test

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,510 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 22,157 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,125 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 21,184 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 21,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,839 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 17 Feb 2010 11,605 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 9,002 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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B11 RPA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B11 RPA, 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.

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What year was B11 RPA registered?

B11 RPA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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