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VO06 EDU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,966 mi
Last recorded106,966 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 EDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 83,441 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 83,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,030 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 63,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,014 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,590 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VO06 EDU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO06 EDU, 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

How do I check the history of VO06 EDU?

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What year was VO06 EDU registered?

VO06 EDU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is VO06 EDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 EDU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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