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RX06 XUV

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,349 mi
Last recorded160,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 XUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 160,349 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 148,448 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle, obscuring testable components

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2017 148,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle, obscuring testable components

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2016 140,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 134,482 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of all rear seat belts

Fail 5 Jun 2015 134,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of all rear seat belts

Pass 4 Apr 2014 128,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wall has cut but no cords showing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 121,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,319 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 109,170 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,759 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)

nearside rear seat belt catch difficult to operate.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,892 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 66,128 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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RX06 XUV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX06 XUV, 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 RX06 XUV registered?

RX06 XUV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2006.

Is RX06 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 XUV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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