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SU06 ODA

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,490 mi
Last recorded155,490 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 ODA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 155,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 148,524 miles

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,135 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,412 miles

oil leak

slight play in osf ball joint

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,310 miles

under tray fitted some component cannot check

Pass 16 Jan 2016 76,327 miles

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Fail 15 Jan 2016 76,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cracks in nearside front tyre tread

cracks in offside front tyre tread

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 62,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,354 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,354 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 40,868 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 ODA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SU06 ODA, 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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SU06 ODA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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