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FE06 CUY

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

268,851 mi
Last recorded268,851 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 268,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 268,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 257,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 235,701 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 196,241 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 166,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,715 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 107,943 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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FE06 CUY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FE06 CUY, 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 FE06 CUY registered?

FE06 CUY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FE06 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE06 CUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE06 CUY have outstanding finance?

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