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ST06 NBM

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,025 mi
Last recorded101,025 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 NBM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 96,041 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 95,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2015 87,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 May 2014 75,191 miles

brake pipes above rear axle rusty

Pass 24 May 2013 588,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,894 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 43,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 34,480 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 34,170 miles

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

ADVISE, FRONT PADS LOW

ADVISE, OSR TYRE ON 3MM

Pass 20 May 2009 23,674 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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ST06 NBM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NBM, 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 ST06 NBM registered?

ST06 NBM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is ST06 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 NBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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