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SG06 EBO

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,525 mi
Last recorded197,525 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 EBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 197,525 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 197,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 188,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts covered (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 188,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears need replacing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts covered (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 171,276 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 154,405 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 138,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 117,547 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 109,145 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,039 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 94,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,050 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 222,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,048 miles

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

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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SG06 EBO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG06 EBO, 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 SG06 EBO registered?

SG06 EBO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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