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FM06 ONT

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,211 mi
Last recorded204,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 ONT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 204,211 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 204,211 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre rubbing on the shock absorber

Offside Front Tyre rubbing on the shock absorber

Pass 3 Feb 2022 196,971 miles

n/s/f headlight misted

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2022 196,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f headlight misted

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 187,503 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 170,860 miles

brake pads warning light staying on

Pass 14 Dec 2016 159,344 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 159,229 miles

Emissions not tested due to major fuel leak (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet mounted component (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

hi-level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Nov 2015 151,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,128 miles

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 21 Aug 2014 137,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 132,034 miles

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

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 132,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 7 Sep 2012 118,236 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 118,236 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,197 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 69,196 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,966 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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FM06 ONT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FM06 ONT, 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 FM06 ONT registered?

FM06 ONT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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