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BF06 NWU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 NWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,528 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 69,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has nail

Rear both rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Dec 2017 69,359 miles

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

Rear both rear brake pads low

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has bad cracks

Offside Front tyre has nail

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,640 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,011 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,425 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 44,250 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 44,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Fail 30 May 2009 38,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 30 May 2009 38,066 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres wearing edges

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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BF06 NWU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF06 NWU, 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 BF06 NWU registered?

BF06 NWU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is BF06 NWU safe to buy?

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