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WP06 WPO

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,478 mi
Last recorded131,478 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 WPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 131,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers obscuring some components and under seal covering

Pass 10 Jun 2024 122,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 122,141 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 121,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 120,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 113,762 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 113,762 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,233 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,233 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 104,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,905 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 100,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,472 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2013 86,472 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,120 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 70,825 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs faces slightly corrodid.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,825 miles

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

front discs faces slightly corrodid.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,375 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,265 miles

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

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

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)

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 WPO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 WPO, 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 WPO registered?

WP06 WPO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is WP06 WPO safe to buy?

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