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DV06 CDE

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,648 mi
Last recorded155,648 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 CDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 155,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 7 Nov 2014 141,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 141,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake pad sensor wire insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 134,253 miles

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 22 Oct 2012 128,236 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 128,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished and scuffed

Pass 26 Sep 2011 122,011 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 121,846 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 111,909 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 111,909 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 102,511 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IN TEST LIMITS

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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DV06 CDE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV06 CDE, 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 DV06 CDE registered?

DV06 CDE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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