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T13 UNS

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,757 mi
Last recorded66,757 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 UNS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,757 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 66,757 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,036 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 57,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,682 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low tread in centre

Fail 22 Sep 2010 47,620 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre getting low tread in centre

o/s/r outer side lamp bulb inoperative

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,492 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,969 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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T13 UNS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T13 UNS, 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 T13 UNS registered?

T13 UNS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is T13 UNS safe to buy?

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