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EF06 FBU

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

248,146 mi
Last recorded248,146 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 FBU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 248,146 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 148,640 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 148,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges - 225/50 R17 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 143,314 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 143,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush---arm nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush---nearest front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 139,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,005 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 134,005 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 124,079 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm chip in driver's side of front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 104,929 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 94,909 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front plastic jacking pad missing

offside rear seat belt clasp outer plastic cover broken but locks and releases as intented

Pass 27 May 2015 94,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

offside front plastic jacking pad missing

offside rear seat belt clasp outer plastic cover broken but locks and releases as intented

Pass 30 May 2014 86,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 76,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,218 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,814 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,571 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 48,496 miles

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

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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EF06 FBU 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 78.9%.

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 EF06 FBU, 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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EF06 FBU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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