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SL06 XAY

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,868 mi
Last recorded176,868 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 XAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 176,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 176,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 176,421 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 176,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 175,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

minor grease leaks both rear outer cv gaiters

parking brake efficiency on 16% limit

Fail 3 Jun 2021 175,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

minor grease leaks both rear outer cv gaiters

parking brake efficiency on 16% limit

Pass 8 Jun 2020 167,731 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

oil leaks

under body trays fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2020 167,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

oil leaks

under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 158,557 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2019 158,429 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 152,552 miles

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

surface corrosion on front and rear brake pipes at unions

Pass 31 Mar 2017 145,536 miles

DSM trigger point not met.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,897 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 136,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 113,800 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,984 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,115 miles

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

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

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

both front windscreen washer jets slightly blocked

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 45,146 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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SL06 XAY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL06 XAY, 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 SL06 XAY registered?

SL06 XAY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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