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EO06 NKD

2006 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,669 mi
Last recorded137,669 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 NKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 137,669 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 137,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2022 129,381 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 112,971 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 98,643 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,618 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 17 Jan 2019 95,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported going to hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,584 miles

front discs corroded on edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,159 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm and bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm and bald on inner edge

engine covers

under trays

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,295 miles

brake pipe corroded over rear sub frame

front discs corroded on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 84,295 miles

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

brake pipe corroded over rear sub frame

front discs corroded on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 78,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,274 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AT EDGES

ADVISE INLET MANIFOLD SEALS LEAKING OIL

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,661 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,973 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT EDGES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT EDGES

Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,972 miles

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

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

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

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT EDGES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT EDGES

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,309 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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EO06 NKD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EO06 NKD, 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 EO06 NKD registered?

EO06 NKD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is EO06 NKD safe to buy?

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