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DN06 FDC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,324 mi
Last recorded132,324 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 FDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 132,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 86,029 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,691 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 78,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres in center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,893 miles

Offside Brake performance not tested metal brake to o/side rear flexy hose leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking to o/side flexy hose leaking and excessivly corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres in center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,452 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 31,598 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 25,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,253 miles

front discs worn

passenger side rear tyre 3mm keep check

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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DN06 FDC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN06 FDC, 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 DN06 FDC registered?

DN06 FDC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is DN06 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN06 FDC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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