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CY06 FPG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,686 mi
Last recorded220,686 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY06 FPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 220,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 220,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 202,256 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 202,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 176,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 176,042 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 155,164 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 155,161 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,004 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 98,004 miles

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

no recordings for emissions

Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,088 miles

no emission reading 0.002

Pass 16 Dec 2010 84,683 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,246 miles

emissions 0.001

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,044 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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CY06 FPG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CY06 FPG, 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 CY06 FPG registered?

CY06 FPG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is CY06 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY06 FPG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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