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SR06 DFY

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,862 mi
Last recorded50,862 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR06 DFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 50,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 50,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 47,814 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 44,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,913 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 38,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 33,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,931 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,340 miles

engine/underside covers

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,823 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack inner joint

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2015 25,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 23,124 miles

Could not gain access to test rear seatbelts/seats.

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

Pass 16 May 2013 221,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 18,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 12,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 10,451 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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SR06 DFY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SR06 DFY, 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 SR06 DFY registered?

SR06 DFY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is SR06 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR06 DFY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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