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BJ06 ZWM

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,617 mi
Last recorded168,617 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 168,617 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 157,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 157,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 147,003 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 146,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,410 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 116,391 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 116,389 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 100,246 miles

Brake pad wear warning displayed in information screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 100,016 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad wear warning displayed in information screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 78,236 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 78,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 67,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 55,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,395 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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BJ06 ZWM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZWM, 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 BJ06 ZWM registered?

BJ06 ZWM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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