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RX06 XXH

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

312,174 mi
Last recorded312,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2024 312,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function affected Cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Might be steering rack or inner joints needs investigating (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights missing

Damage to front bumper

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 94H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to come out off housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to come out off housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 302,029 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.

Engine undertray slightly damaged and slightly loose

Front Both front fog lamps not working/missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smearing the screen.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Has impact damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust covers/bump stop excessively deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Has impact damage.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear has impact damage.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust covers \/bump stop excessively deteriorated.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Fail 30 Jun 2023 302,027 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit by front fog lamp location. (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 94 W bridgestone potenza (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay.

Engine undertray slightly damaged and slightly loose

Front Both front fog lamps not working/missing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wipers smearing the screen.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Has impact damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust covers/bump stop excessively deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Has impact damage.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear has impact damage.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber dust covers \/bump stop excessively deteriorated.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of the underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 30 Jun 2022 289,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 289,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 281,809 miles

Damage to front bumper + front fog lights missing/ damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 276,796 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 276,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Large crack zone a zone b (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 262,957 miles

Bodywork damage

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside offside edges worn+ distorting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 248,120 miles

Both front fog lamps not working / damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and o/s rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/s front and n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 248,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front fog lamps not working / damaged

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front and o/s rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/s front and n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 232,064 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 232,064 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 218,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 197,478 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2015 197,478 miles

Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 179,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 160,643 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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 17 Jun 2011 118,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,789 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 100,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,046 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,953 miles

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

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

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 XXH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RX06 XXH, 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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RX06 XXH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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