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BJ06 ZZK

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,099 mi
Last recorded91,099 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,683 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 74,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,761 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 61,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 57,491 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 57,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,519 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 47,168 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,115 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,025 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 35,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,285 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,358 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,994 miles

emissions test passed, reading too low for detection.

full underbody shields fitted.

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 ZZK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZZK, 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 ZZK registered?

BJ06 ZZK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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