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SX06 PZW

2006 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,035 mi
Last recorded72,035 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX06 PZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 70,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted FRONT AND REARS BADLY CORRODED AND REPAIRED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 68,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,276 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 66,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,895 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,877 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 58,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,253 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 24,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

undertrays obscuring underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,463 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

undertrays obscuring underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,249 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine and underbody covers

Fail 17 Mar 2016 43,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine and underbody covers

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,251 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,777 miles

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

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

slight cracks round tread on both rear tyres

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,881 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight cracks round tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,193 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres have slight cracks round tread

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 20,163 miles

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

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

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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SX06 PZW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SX06 PZW, 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 SX06 PZW registered?

SX06 PZW is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is SX06 PZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX06 PZW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SX06 PZW have outstanding finance?

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