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WP06 STZ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,623 mi
Last recorded129,623 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 STZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,623 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 121,948 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 111,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2020 104,535 miles

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 25 Sep 2020 104,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,107 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 98,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertray insecure Engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 73,087 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,207 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,207 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 37,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,536 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,245 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,887 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,378 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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WP06 STZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP06 STZ, 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 WP06 STZ registered?

WP06 STZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is WP06 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP06 STZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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