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EJ06 BVM

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,450 mi
Last recorded158,450 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 BVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 158,450 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

zero emission cover fitted oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2017 158,450 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

zero emission cover fitted oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2016 149,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 136,173 miles

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

brake warning light on dashboard

Fail 17 Jan 2015 136,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake warning light on dashboard

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,528 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 124,652 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 105,856 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 105,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,894 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 95,894 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 71,660 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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EJ06 BVM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BVM, 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 BVM registered?

EJ06 BVM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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