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E6 AUR

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,034 mi
Last recorded156,034 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 AUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 156,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 156,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 115,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 170,694 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing/Cracking from outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 169,687 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 167,293 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 164,644 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 162,343 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 159,503 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 157,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

hand brake stiff

Pass 26 Apr 2014 154,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front wipers smear

Pass 19 Apr 2013 150,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 147,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 147,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 139,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 130,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 122,011 miles

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

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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E6 AUR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E6 AUR, 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 E6 AUR registered?

E6 AUR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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