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SB55 AHN

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,100 mi
Last recorded158,100 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 AHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 158,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 149,569 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,717 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 58,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 120,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 96,371 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 96,371 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 83,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SB55 AHN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB55 AHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB55 AHN registered?

SB55 AHN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is SB55 AHN safe to buy?

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