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T18 CGS

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,116 mi
Last recorded89,116 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 CGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 88,671 miles

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/r brake disc is scored

Fail 18 May 2011 88,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/r brake disc is scored

Pass 26 May 2010 81,011 miles

undertray and side skirts fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 80,939 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 72,186 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,727 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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T18 CGS 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 T18 CGS, 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 T18 CGS registered?

T18 CGS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is T18 CGS safe to buy?

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