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CX06 OEN

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,155 mi
Last recorded176,155 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 OEN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 176,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 170,737 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 166,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 155,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 141,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 127,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 127,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 113,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,552 miles

Fuel cap seal perished on out edge of seal ring.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,031 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 72,313 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 72,309 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,349 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 42,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,855 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 OEN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX06 OEN registered?

CX06 OEN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is CX06 OEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX06 OEN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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