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BV06 OAW

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,451 mi
Last recorded222,451 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 OAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 222,451 miles

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Fail 13 Mar 2017 222,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

tracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 194,154 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 194,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 150,164 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 150,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 117,637 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 117,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,984 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 84,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,664 miles

n/s o/s brake lights slightly dull

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,036 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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BV06 OAW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BV06 OAW, 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 BV06 OAW registered?

BV06 OAW is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is BV06 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV06 OAW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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