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DE06 FDA

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,579 mi
Last recorded183,579 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FDA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 183,579 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 183,579 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 183,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 178,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2022 169,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 164,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 149,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 137,168 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 5 Sep 2018 137,168 miles

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

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

Both rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 123,022 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,393 miles

front and rear brake pads

Fail 17 Oct 2015 114,393 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

front and rear brake pads

Fail 22 Oct 2014 105,946 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,946 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre edge worn

Pass 12 Oct 2013 90,877 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 90,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,667 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,200 miles

park brake travel long

unable to check brake fluid level

Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,085 miles

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

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

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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DE06 FDA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE06 FDA, 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 DE06 FDA registered?

DE06 FDA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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