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ST06 JSX

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,269 mi
Last recorded125,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 JSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 125,269 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 121,187 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 116,881 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 112,009 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,884 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,467 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 102,467 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,673 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 93,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 82,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,022 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2016 59,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 50,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,363 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,845 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ST06 JSX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ST06 JSX, 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

How do I check the history of ST06 JSX?

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What year was ST06 JSX registered?

ST06 JSX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2006.

Is ST06 JSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 JSX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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