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RV06 OKU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,527 mi
Last recorded175,527 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 OKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 165,469 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 162,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

osf shocker weak (lift)

Fail 27 Sep 2018 162,298 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

osf shocker weak (lift)

Pass 13 Nov 2017 160,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Sep 2016 147,997 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 135,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,656 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 79,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,225 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,292 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,387 miles

front inner pads appear fairly low

Fail 6 Feb 2009 32,379 miles

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

front inner pads appear fairly low

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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RV06 OKU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV06 OKU, 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 RV06 OKU registered?

RV06 OKU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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