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B7 MBP

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,916 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,300 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 80,231 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,062 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 71,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 66,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 66,521 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 61,057 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,391 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 56,391 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 51,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,096 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,588 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,261 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 30,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,940 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 26,153 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,387 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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B7 MBP 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 84.2%.

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 B7 MBP, 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 B7 MBP registered?

B7 MBP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is B7 MBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 MBP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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