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V31 CHA

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

174,343 mi
Last recorded174,343 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 CHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 174,343 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 173,034 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 170,529 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 170,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 167,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 167,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 165,295 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 165,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 160,752 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 157,239 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 152,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox / engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 152,033 miles

Brake performance not tested BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO LEAKING CORRODED BRAKE PIPE (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper Anti roll bar dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 151,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,753 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 134,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sidelight not working (1 of 2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,538 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,521 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,905 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 91,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,572 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,572 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,450 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges with cracks around tread

Cracks around tread of both rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,024 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,929 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,729 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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V31 CHA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V31 CHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V31 CHA registered?

V31 CHA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is V31 CHA safe to buy?

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