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S4 EVY

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,913 mi
Last recorded163,913 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 EVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 163,913 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

front wipers slightly smearing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 116,647 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

front wipers slightly smearing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 76,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,402 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,313 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,898 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,837 miles

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

passed emission too low to register on test

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,499 miles

passed emissions too low to read on test

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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S4 EVY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S4 EVY, 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 S4 EVY registered?

S4 EVY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is S4 EVY safe to buy?

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