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CX06 HLE

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,701 mi
Last recorded122,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 HLE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 120,587 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,814 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 117,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,147 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 160,675 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 160,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 72,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 64,522 miles

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

all 4 tyre valves cracked

Pass 3 May 2013 57,227 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 51,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,555 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 44,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,428 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 38,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 28,486 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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CX06 HLE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX06 HLE, 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 CX06 HLE registered?

CX06 HLE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is CX06 HLE safe to buy?

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