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FH06 POU

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,941 mi
Last recorded163,941 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 POU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 163,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn , some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes worn, slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 152,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 145,387 miles

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

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

engine covers-under trays fitted-front windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2019 126,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,249 miles

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 23 May 2017 95,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,363 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Emission too clean to detect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,363 miles

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

Cut in O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Emission too clean to detect

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 56,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has got a cut on the side wall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,059 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has got a cut on the side wall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,339 miles

Deep cut in O/S/F tyre but cords not exposed

Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Deep cut in O/S/F tyre but cords not exposed

Emission too clean

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,665 miles

N/S/F tyre outer & inner edges low, 4mm

Rear brake pads low, but ok for now.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,179 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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FH06 POU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH06 POU, 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 FH06 POU registered?

FH06 POU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is FH06 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 POU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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