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BN06 URS

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,085 mi
Last recorded198,085 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 URS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 198,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 191,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 182,258 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 182,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 155,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2013 155,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2012 128,969 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,712 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,861 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,099 miles

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)

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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BN06 URS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN06 URS, 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 BN06 URS registered?

BN06 URS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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