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WF06 FEX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,698 mi
Last recorded134,698 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 FEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 134,698 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))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 128,284 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,112 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,099 miles

Centre Front oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 107,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,579 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,055 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,901 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)

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

unable to fully check under vehicle due to factory fitted covers

Fail 31 May 2011 66,884 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

unable to fully check under vehicle due to factory fitted covers

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 52,341 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,777 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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WF06 FEX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF06 FEX, 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 WF06 FEX registered?

WF06 FEX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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