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F22 RWB

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,652 mi
Last recorded197,652 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 RWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2023 197,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 186,566 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 186,566 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 179,047 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 24 Jan 2022 179,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Dec 2021 179,023 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Dec 2020 175,047 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 175,047 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 165,155 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 165,147 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 94kg! This requires immediate attention (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 153,946 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 153,165 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases poss dpf pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

emission test wont register

Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 135,044 miles

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

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

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

front both tyres stepped

no emissions print out

Pass 12 May 2015 123,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 113,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 113,836 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,515 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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F22 RWB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F22 RWB, 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 F22 RWB registered?

F22 RWB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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