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V15 AAX

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

273,510 mi
Last recorded273,510 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 AAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 273,510 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 260,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 248,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 241,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Dec 2018 230,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Dec 2018 230,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 219,391 miles

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Exhaust flexi deteriated

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 207,512 miles

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

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

undwer tray fited

Pass 16 Oct 2015 202,123 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slight pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 189,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 178,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 168,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 158,621 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2010 133,201 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 133,201 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 104,552 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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V15 AAX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V15 AAX, 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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V15 AAX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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