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VO06 EVP

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,163 mi
Last recorded124,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 EVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 108,187 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & in poor condition

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2019 101,248 miles

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

brake wear light on

Pass 11 Jan 2018 94,317 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,836 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 84,709 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 66,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,831 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,086 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,538 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,273 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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VO06 EVP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EVP, 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 VO06 EVP registered?

VO06 EVP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is VO06 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO06 EVP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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