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SA06 WLC

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,172 mi
Last recorded183,172 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 WLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 183,172 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 173,125 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 173,120 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 154,809 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 139,263 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 139,237 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,407 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,838 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,838 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,713 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,641 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,128 miles

both front brake discs starting to show heavy wear.

Fail 16 Jun 2009 49,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs starting to show heavy wear.

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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SA06 WLC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA06 WLC, 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 SA06 WLC registered?

SA06 WLC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is SA06 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA06 WLC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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