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K6 FUM

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

257,341 mi
Last recorded257,341 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 FUM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 257,341 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 227,609 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 220,599 miles

Offside Rear brake warning wire broken

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 217,151 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 206,703 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction air freshers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 191,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 181,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 174,786 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 168,738 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 157,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 143,308 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 143,308 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,674 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 126,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,168 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 73,164 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 73,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,492 miles

Large gouge in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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K6 FUM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K6 FUM, 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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K6 FUM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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