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CK06 HCU

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,426 mi
Last recorded175,426 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK06 HCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 175,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear excessive repairs to road wheel

Nearside side repeater defective

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox undertray saturated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small areas of corrosion around mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 164,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 153,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 145,767 miles

Offside Front windscreen chip

Pass 20 Sep 2019 142,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front windscreen chip

Pass 28 Sep 2018 140,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,378 miles

Front Discs worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 116,800 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 102,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,026 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,628 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,483 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 71,703 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,452 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,164 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,426 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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CK06 HCU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CK06 HCU, 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 CK06 HCU registered?

CK06 HCU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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