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WK06 JDO

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

243,388 mi
Last recorded243,388 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 JDO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 243,388 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 227,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2021 219,118 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2020 215,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play undercover fitted obscuring some components (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 215,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play undercover fitted obscuring some components (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 205,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 192,607 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2016 179,590 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers slight worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 166,045 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 159,044 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 153,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 147,063 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 147,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 141,536 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 124,008 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 92,250 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN 4/5/2MM

O/S/F TYRECWORN 2/5/5MM

WINDSCREEN DAMAGE ZONE A

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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WK06 JDO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WK06 JDO, 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 WK06 JDO registered?

WK06 JDO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2006.

Is WK06 JDO safe to buy?

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