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T111 ACT

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

132,016 mi
Last recorded132,016 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 ACT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 132,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 127,903 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively some corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,881 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 117,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,968 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,052 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 32,181 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 29,917 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 27,407 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,412 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,770 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,790 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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T111 ACT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T111 ACT, 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 T111 ACT registered?

T111 ACT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is T111 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T111 ACT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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