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BT06 XFN

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,136 mi
Last recorded165,136 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 XFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 165,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 156,687 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 148,998 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 123,565 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 123,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 115,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,934 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 84,934 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 72,202 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front 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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BT06 XFN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT06 XFN, 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 BT06 XFN registered?

BT06 XFN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is BT06 XFN safe to buy?

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