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FL06 AWJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 111,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing and has damage

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

both headlights deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2022 106,650 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

Nearside Rear tyre wall perishing and has damage

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

both headlights deteriorating

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 100,393 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,233 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 89,576 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 29 Dec 2016 86,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to be detected

front/rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 74,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,971 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 60,617 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,289 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake inner pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 49,066 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 39,015 miles

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)

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

service due

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,812 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 30,812 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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FL06 AWJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL06 AWJ, 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 FL06 AWJ registered?

FL06 AWJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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