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EJ06 BPX

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,457 mi
Last recorded150,457 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 BPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 150,457 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 146,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 145,580 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 140,043 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 132,675 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 132,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 129,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,059 miles

Exhaust flexi deterioted

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 114,307 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 114,306 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,241 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

gear oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,760 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 95,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,386 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 74,378 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 74,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,419 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,467 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 50,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2010 42,075 miles

both front fog lamps condensated . not interfearing with the test

Fail 8 Nov 2010 42,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front fog lamps condensated . not interfearing with the test

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,034 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,804 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 22,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EJ06 BPX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EJ06 BPX, 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 EJ06 BPX registered?

EJ06 BPX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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