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WL06 XEN

2006 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,946 mi
Last recorded229,946 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 XEN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2025 229,946 miles

Under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 22 Jan 2024 228,381 miles

Under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 23 Jan 2023 226,967 miles

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

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 31 Jan 2022 225,268 miles

under trays fitted to full length of underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 28 Jan 2021 224,066 miles

under tray's fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 221,860 miles

under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2019 218,560 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 214,421 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 329,514 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring vehicle underside

Pass 29 Jan 2016 315,592 miles

registration plates not fitted as car not yet registered in uk

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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WL06 XEN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WL06 XEN, 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 WL06 XEN?

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What year was WL06 XEN registered?

WL06 XEN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is WL06 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL06 XEN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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