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EK06 CXV

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,776 mi
Last recorded246,776 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 CXV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 246,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays/covers obscuring some components underneath vehicle

Fail 3 Sep 2021 246,776 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays/covers obscuring some components underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2020 234,278 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc markedly worn. Lip formed on inner and outer edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Brake disc markedly worn. Lip formed on inner and outer edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2019 216,964 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 216,964 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 208,756 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 208,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 201,796 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 195,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 184,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 149,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear brake pads low

Fail 28 Aug 2013 117,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,889 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,431 miles

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)

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 CXV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK06 CXV, 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 EK06 CXV registered?

EK06 CXV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is EK06 CXV safe to buy?

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