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EA06 XZO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

259,784 mi
Last recorded259,784 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 259,784 miles

Engine covers and Undertays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 246,806 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

full exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2022 243,767 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 237,529 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 237,263 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 228,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 213,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 213,342 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front EXCESSIVE PLAY IN RACK END

Pass 28 Mar 2018 200,314 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 189,039 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2017 188,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2016 176,467 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 161,412 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 143,237 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wear in offside steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2013 126,455 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 126,455 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 13 Apr 2012 111,172 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Apr 2012 111,172 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Apr 2012 110,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advice both front disc worn

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 96,035 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,035 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 65,522 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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EA06 XZO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EA06 XZO, 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 EA06 XZO registered?

EA06 XZO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is EA06 XZO safe to buy?

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