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GR06 MXT

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,192 mi
Last recorded138,192 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 MXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 138,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 134,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,171 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,062 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

tow bar removed at time off test

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 111,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,015 miles

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

could not fully inspect brake pipes, as covered with bmw protection panels,

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 94,809 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre low inner edge

nearside rear tyre low

offside front tyre near limit inner edge

smoke readings to low to register on meter

Pass 6 Aug 2010 59,229 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 59,229 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,420 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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GR06 MXT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GR06 MXT, 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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What year was GR06 MXT registered?

GR06 MXT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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