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FG06 FVK

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

173,206 mi
Last recorded173,206 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 FVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 173,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 164,954 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 164,819 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,874 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,395 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 135,366 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 132,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 124,484 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Aug 2015 102,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 78,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 30,290 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,130 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge also out of shape

o/s/r tyre close to wear bands

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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FG06 FVK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FG06 FVK, 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 FG06 FVK registered?

FG06 FVK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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