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M8 WTL

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,121 mi
Last recorded55,121 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 WTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 55,121 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 52,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,547 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,925 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 48,173 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 48,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 47,140 miles

Rear slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,248 miles

Rear brake pipes very slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2015 43,317 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 41,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 41,589 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking badly in the tread.

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 40,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,681 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 24,462 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 24,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,513 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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M8 WTL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M8 WTL, 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 M8 WTL registered?

M8 WTL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is M8 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 WTL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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