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SN06 NZV

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 NZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,805 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 94,696 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,263 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 86,156 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 79,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 71,415 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front inner (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all conponants

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,105 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 51,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,580 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 51,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,595 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,443 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,686 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 24,686 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,253 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 15,253 miles

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

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

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)

nearside rear tyre wearing off inner edge advise change

offside rear tyre wearing off inner edge advise change

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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SN06 NZV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN06 NZV, 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 SN06 NZV registered?

SN06 NZV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is SN06 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 NZV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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