MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,157 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively edges worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake discs worn
crakes in front tyres
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn
crakes in front tyres
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)
both rear air bellow starting to show corrosion
oil leaks
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level - 4 out of 26 not working (1.2.1b)
both front lower rear arm forward bushes starting to delaminate
slight auto gearbox oil leak - possibly sump seal
slight engine oil leak - possibly cam cover
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in holes on smooth inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread - not repairable
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level - 4 out of 26 not working (1.2.1b)
both front lower rear arm forward bushes starting to delaminate
slight auto gearbox oil leak - possibly sump seal
slight engine oil leak - possibly cam cover
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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FY06 FBJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FY06 FBJ, 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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FY06 FBJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2006.
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