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HG06 UFK

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,261 mi
Last recorded172,261 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 UFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 172,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 163,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 156,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 145,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 140,233 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 140,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 133,236 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 May 2017 133,236 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 124,868 miles

Offside Oil leak

Under covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 124,838 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Oil leak

Under covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 105,958 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 107,116 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 97,303 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 87,904 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,617 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HG06 UFK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HG06 UFK, 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 HG06 UFK registered?

HG06 UFK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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