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DV06 OKU

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,414 mi
Last recorded166,414 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 OKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 166,414 miles

Offside door minor cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2022 158,901 miles

Offside door mirror minor cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2021 149,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 149,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 143,054 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 136,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,500 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 122,328 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,458 miles

all four tyres close to limits

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,262 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt buckel slightly stiff to oprate

Fail 28 Aug 2015 100,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt buckel slightly stiff to oprate

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,431 miles

both offside tyres low on tread

chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,418 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,974 miles

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

tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,207 miles

slight damage to wheels.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,211 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 52,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OKU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DV06 OKU, 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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DV06 OKU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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