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SO06 ZHG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,525 mi
Last recorded204,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 ZHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 204,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 203,884 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 187,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 174,090 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 173,625 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 161,015 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 161,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 147,049 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 128,116 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,097 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 113,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 103,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 25 Oct 2012 90,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,683 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,947 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,932 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 29,912 miles

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

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

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

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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SO06 ZHG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO06 ZHG, 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 SO06 ZHG registered?

SO06 ZHG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is SO06 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 ZHG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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