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CA06 SVG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 SVG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 114,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 106,123 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 102,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 96,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive residue of oil on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer tyre dges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive residue of oil on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 90,719 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 84,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,641 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,692 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 64,576 miles

o/s rear tyre has damage to the tyre wall, reinforcement not visible

Fail 28 May 2015 64,576 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has damage to the tyre wall, reinforcement not visible

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,397 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 57,397 miles

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak around gearbox sump pan area

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,099 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,343 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,332 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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CA06 SVG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA06 SVG, 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 CA06 SVG registered?

CA06 SVG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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