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FE06 PBX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 PBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2024 94,034 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 94,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2023 92,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 89,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 89,148 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 83,947 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 77,994 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 73,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,297 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 68,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2016 67,140 miles

Rear discs in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2016 67,139 miles

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

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2015 65,157 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 65,157 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 63,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,620 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 55,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,261 miles

front and rear pads 70persent worn

tapping noise from engine when cold

Pass 5 May 2010 39,789 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,094 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 PBX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PBX, 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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FE06 PBX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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The MOT history for FE06 PBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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