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DN06 WUP

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,285 mi
Last recorded173,285 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN06 WUP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2023 173,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 163,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,335 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 140,000 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 128,129 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,691 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 112,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 102,002 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 98,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 93,065 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front steering arms slight play

Pass 6 May 2011 86,317 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 160,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 96,646 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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DN06 WUP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WUP, 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 DN06 WUP registered?

DN06 WUP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is DN06 WUP safe to buy?

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