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M40 MJE

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,469 mi
Last recorded192,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 MJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 192,469 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper oily

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 192,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake caliper oily

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 190,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front antiroll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 187,422 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 187,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 183,540 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 166,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 142,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 142,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 121,744 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,980 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,076 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,402 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,402 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 May 2013 91,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,140 miles

full underbody covers fitted

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,740 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 56,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,726 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 42,726 miles

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

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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M40 MJE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M40 MJE, 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 M40 MJE registered?

M40 MJE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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