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EX06 UKP

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

85,488 mi
Last recorded85,488 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 UKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,488 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted, under tray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,372 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 79,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + low tread and damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2018 67,522 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 62,205 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres are worn

rear nearside tyre is worn

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,461 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 49,754 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 46,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for diesel smoke meter to measure exhausted gasses

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,643 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,780 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 29,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 18,956 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,492 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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EX06 UKP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EX06 UKP, 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 EX06 UKP registered?

EX06 UKP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 UKP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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