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M7 NUS

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,301 mi
Last recorded179,301 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 NUS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 179,301 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2021 179,301 miles

Undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 174,508 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 169,751 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 169,751 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 164,119 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 154,459 miles

Central under body floor trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside plastic sill cover fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2017 154,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to o/s/r brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central under body floor trays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 145,845 miles

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

Nearside 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)

wipers judder

Fail 31 Oct 2016 145,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

wipers judder

Pass 16 Oct 2015 140,065 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake poor performance

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2014 131,999 miles

paint damage to both bumpers

Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,424 miles

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

rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,762 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 105,562 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

warning of pads are low ,inside of car.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,086 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,559 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

emissions to low to register on diesel smoke test

nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre low on tread 3mm in centre

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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M7 NUS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver 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 M7 NUS, 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 M7 NUS registered?

M7 NUS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is M7 NUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 NUS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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