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FA06 ANU

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

199,969 mi
Last recorded199,969 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 ANU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 199,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 197,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 195,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 189,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 180,993 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Incorrectly fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Incorrectly fitted. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 175,504 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar links incorrectly fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre close to ten years old All. 2012 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 16 May 2020 159,275 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 151,943 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 151,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced tape over lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,709 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 123,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,586 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,977 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 97,670 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,658 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 74,140 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2011 68,411 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn close to limit

Pass 17 May 2010 62,876 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 62,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,769 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 50,768 miles

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

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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FA06 ANU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FA06 ANU, 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 FA06 ANU registered?

FA06 ANU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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