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BT06 RDZ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 RDZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 126,661 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 119,182 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 112,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,234 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 86,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 86,952 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 86,131 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,790 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,790 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 49,459 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,459 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 8 Jun 2010 38,861 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 38,861 miles

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

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,788 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 26,788 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)

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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BT06 RDZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT06 RDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT06 RDZ registered?

BT06 RDZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is BT06 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 RDZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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