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J333 MTS

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,157 mi
Last recorded143,157 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 MTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 143,157 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 143,141 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 137,522 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 133,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 114,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,360 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,737 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 100,731 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cuts on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,257 miles

Airbag and other restraint systems faulty confirmed by the warning lamp and message.

Steering lock faulty confirmed by the warning message.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,171 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Airbag and other restraint systems faulty confirmed by the warning lamp and message.

Steering lock faulty confirmed by the warning message.

Pass 18 May 2011 76,926 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)

nearside rear tyre showing 1.6mm tread depth, suggest immediate attention.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,446 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,790 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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J333 MTS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J333 MTS, 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 J333 MTS registered?

J333 MTS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for J333 MTS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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