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DK06 UNW

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,196 mi
Last recorded160,196 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 UNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 160,196 miles

Fumes in engine bay.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue at engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 152,632 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 147,414 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 147,414 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 136,920 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 136,920 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 130,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 126,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 124,750 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 124,750 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 111,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 110,638 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 110,424 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 85,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,951 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DK06 UNW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK06 UNW, 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 DK06 UNW registered?

DK06 UNW is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is DK06 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK06 UNW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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