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B24 NMJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,668 mi
Last recorded163,668 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB24 NMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 163,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 158,035 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 154,971 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 151,165 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 151,163 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,783 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 145,301 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing slight damage (seatbelt and buckle still operating correctly)

Offside Front mirror glass slightly deteriorated (visibility still good to rear)

Fail 18 Sep 2020 145,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle casing slight damage (seatbelt and buckle still operating correctly)

Offside Front mirror glass slightly deteriorated (visibility still good to rear)

Pass 27 Sep 2019 142,597 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 133,334 miles

Engine covers under trays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front running of on inside edge 245/40 R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 126,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 119,761 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 119,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 113,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 106,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 83,679 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 83,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,376 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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B24 NMJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B24 NMJ, 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 B24 NMJ registered?

B24 NMJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is B24 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B24 NMJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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