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FA06 ARU

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,688 mi
Last recorded114,688 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 114,688 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 May 2020 114,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,571 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,246 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 94,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,625 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 80,472 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 72,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to low to register no print out

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,277 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 ARU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA06 ARU, 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 FA06 ARU registered?

FA06 ARU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is FA06 ARU safe to buy?

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