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SA06 WOH

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,529 mi
Last recorded114,529 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 WOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 98,095 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At centre clip (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 90,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At centre clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 59,583 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,931 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 45,931 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2012 40,668 miles

nearside rear wheel slight buckel on inner rim

Fail 4 May 2012 40,667 miles

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

nearside rear wheel slight buckel on inner rim

Pass 3 May 2011 35,733 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 35,733 miles

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

Offside front tyre is wearing slightly on inner and outer edges and is starting to crack in between the tread.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,867 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,736 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,879 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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SA06 WOH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WOH, 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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SA06 WOH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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