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EK06 CWJ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,355 mi
Last recorded142,355 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 CWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 142,355 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 137,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,379 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2015 133,374 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2014 127,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 120,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 91,137 miles

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 17 Mar 2010 75,621 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on.

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 20 Mar 2009 58,263 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 56,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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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EK06 CWJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK06 CWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK06 CWJ registered?

EK06 CWJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is EK06 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 CWJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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