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FE06 CVJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,438 mi
Last recorded167,438 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 167,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 164,494 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 164,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bothsides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 164,079 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 164,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 153,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 153,294 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 138,992 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 128,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 128,461 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 128,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 115,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 101,188 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 101,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 90,159 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiperblades smear

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 CVJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE06 CVJ, 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 FE06 CVJ registered?

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

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