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FV06 WBT

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,375 mi
Last recorded143,375 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 WBT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 143,375 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 143,375 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,247 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 108,522 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 97,223 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 97,208 miles

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

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

225/50/R17/98W. OF 4 NF 5mm rear illegal.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 79,892 miles

225/50/R17/94W.

Front pads worn 50%.

Rear pads worn 50%.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 79,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

225/50/R17/94W.

Front pads worn 50%.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear pads worn 50%.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Nov 2011 63,267 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 Nov 2010 44,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,167 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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FV06 WBT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FV06 WBT, 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 FV06 WBT registered?

FV06 WBT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FV06 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 WBT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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