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M10 MUC

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,988 mi
Last recorded85,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 MUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 85,988 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 82,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 77,614 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limit and perished

Pass 6 Apr 2019 76,227 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine unknown location due to undercovers. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn smooth on inner edge will show plys and cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge will show plys and cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre worn smooth on outer edge with cracks exposing plys and cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine unknown location due to undercovers. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn smooth on inner edge will show plys and cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge will show plys and cords soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,673 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 4 Apr 2017 61,548 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Service lamp on

Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Service lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,736 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 56,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,089 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,775 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,894 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,270 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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M10 MUC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M10 MUC, 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 M10 MUC registered?

M10 MUC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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