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BJ06 HYC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

252,068 mi
Last recorded252,068 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 HYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 252,068 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 252,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated ns/os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 247,184 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 242,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 237,299 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 232,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

TYRE SIZE 255/50/17

Fail 5 May 2015 232,887 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

TYRE SIZE 255/50/17

Pass 22 Apr 2014 205,995 miles

e.m.l on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 187,274 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 23 Apr 2013 187,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

TYRE SIZE 225/50/17

e.m.l on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2012 164,799 miles

Coolant leak

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)

TYRE SIZE 225/50/17

Pass 20 Apr 2011 143,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 130,754 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 13 Apr 2010 130,753 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 100,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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BJ06 HYC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ06 HYC, 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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BJ06 HYC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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