MOT Status
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Front Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Underside covers fitted
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyre outer edge worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres on limit 225/50/17/W Dunlop
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r tyre just under 3mm
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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OV06 UWX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 OV06 UWX, 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 OV06 UWX registered?
OV06 UWX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 May 2006.
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