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SU06 BSX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,365 mi
Last recorded208,365 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 BSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 208,365 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 214,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 214,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 204,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 198,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 187,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 187,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 175,750 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front shock shock absorber/strut cover missing

Nearside front upper brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front shock absorber/strut cover damaged

Offside front upper brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2021 175,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Yellow chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front shock shock absorber/strut cover missing

Nearside front upper brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front shock absorber/strut cover damaged

Offside front upper brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 163,900 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2019 152,349 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front shock absorber / strut gator missing

nearside front upper brake pipe slightly corroded ( yellow chalk marked )

offside front upper brake pipe slightly corroded ( yellow chalk marked )

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,630 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 144,627 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 122,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 114,052 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 114,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 157,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,696 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 54,696 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,154 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,372 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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SU06 BSX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SU06 BSX, 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.

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What year was SU06 BSX registered?

SU06 BSX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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