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S26 JRM

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,946 mi
Last recorded91,946 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 JRM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2011 60,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 53,638 miles

n/s/f tyre tread is low

Fail 29 Jul 2010 53,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre tread is low

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,129 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)

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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S26 JRM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S26 JRM, 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 S26 JRM registered?

S26 JRM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is S26 JRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 JRM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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