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W3 JBC

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,976 mi
Last recorded129,976 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 JBC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 129,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 123,556 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod has movement

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

both rear tyres low inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2025 123,543 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits stop (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front inner track rod has movement

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

both rear tyres low inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2024 118,177 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 112,758 miles

Front eml light on

Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,923 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,591 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,416 miles

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

oil leak damp in engine bay

Pass 18 Nov 2014 73,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge/no tread

nearside rear tyre starting to crack inbetween tread

nearside track rod has had heat applied

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack inbetween tread

offside track rod has had heat applied

tyre valve have covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

TPC light on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,133 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,345 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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W3 JBC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W3 JBC, 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 W3 JBC registered?

W3 JBC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is W3 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 JBC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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