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M55 BRV

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,892 mi
Last recorded72,892 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 BRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,310 miles

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

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

fuel stain offside rear lower no leak found

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 60,089 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,017 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,837 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,768 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,151 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,775 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 25,765 miles

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

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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M55 BRV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M55 BRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M55 BRV registered?

M55 BRV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is M55 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 BRV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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