MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
n/s/f headlight misted
various metal brake pipes corroded
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
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))
brake pads warning light staying on
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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FM06 ONT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2006.
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