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FM06 TZA

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 125,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 120,279 miles

Fuel cap seal has deterioration

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 114,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 110,326 miles

Front Exhaust joint clamp is cracked

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

Handbrake ratchet mechanism has wear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wing mirror glass has wear

Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm and heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 225/50x17 rf @2mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has deterioration

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear and deterioration on the inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre has deterioration and wear on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has wear

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration

Rear Brake hoses have slight deterioration

Fail 27 Jun 2018 96,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration

Offside Rear Tyre has slight deterioration

Rear Brake hoses have slight deterioration

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,410 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 89,410 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge. 225/50x17

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge. 225/50x17

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,609 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,609 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,326 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have slight deterioration within the tread

Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,221 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,880 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,118 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,961 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 TZA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM06 TZA, 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 FM06 TZA registered?

FM06 TZA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is FM06 TZA safe to buy?

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