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FY06 RFJ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,461 mi
Last recorded98,461 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,461 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 89,398 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 89,398 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

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 RFJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY06 RFJ, 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

How do I check the history of FY06 RFJ?

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What year was FY06 RFJ registered?

FY06 RFJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is FY06 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 RFJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY06 RFJ have outstanding finance?

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