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VE06 ZTM

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

217,256 mi
Last recorded217,256 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 ZTM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 217,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 202,987 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 188,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 175,605 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 166,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 157,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 151,526 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 145,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 145,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 143,167 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 143,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 136,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 114,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,747 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 106,597 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 94,460 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 94,460 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,460 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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VE06 ZTM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VE06 ZTM, 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 VE06 ZTM registered?

VE06 ZTM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2006.

Is VE06 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 ZTM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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