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T17 JMB

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,041 mi
Last recorded184,041 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 JMB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 184,041 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central undertray slightly loose

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 148,765 miles

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

under cover fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 148,765 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

mil light on

under cover fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 148,037 miles

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

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

Slight play in both sides steering rack arm inner joints.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 148,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight play in both sides steering rack arm inner joints.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 132,927 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 132,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 121,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

power steering lock light on

Fail 24 Oct 2013 121,597 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

power steering lock light on

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 110,519 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 87,450 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 70,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,028 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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T17 JMB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T17 JMB, 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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T17 JMB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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