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FY06 FBJ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,157 mi
Last recorded133,157 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 133,157 miles

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))

Fail 26 May 2022 133,157 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 123,181 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,369 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 117,016 miles

Front brake discs worn

crakes in front tyres

Fail 29 Apr 2019 117,016 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 108,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,162 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,144 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 97,144 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 88,304 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 78,329 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2013 68,650 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,760 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,304 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 34,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,879 miles

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

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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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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