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T70 RSW

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

315,904 mi
Last recorded315,904 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 RSW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 315,904 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brakes modified but improved upon standard

Pass 28 Sep 2024 300,167 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 282,847 miles

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, rear tyres approaching limits

Pass 14 Oct 2022 263,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undershields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 243,393 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 243,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 219,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 178,144 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 178,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 134,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 121,651 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 104,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 87,264 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 79,293 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 79,292 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 73,709 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,880 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,064 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,064 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,442 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 53,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 47,080 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has flat spot

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,396 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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T70 RSW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T70 RSW, 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 T70 RSW registered?

T70 RSW is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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