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CD06 UAD

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,702 mi
Last recorded112,702 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD06 UAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 112,702 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,625 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,395 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components under the bonnet

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2016 104,395 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components under the bonnet

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 95,054 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 85,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 75,553 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 64,691 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,911 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 42,256 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 42,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 28,246 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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CD06 UAD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CD06 UAD, 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 CD06 UAD registered?

CD06 UAD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is CD06 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD06 UAD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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