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WU06 FHF

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,850 mi
Last recorded130,850 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 FHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 130,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 127,266 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,051 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 124,051 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 117,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 105,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 105,511 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,408 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,630 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread and worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front nail in tread and worn on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,062 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 62,227 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 62,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,678 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,398 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,528 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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WU06 FHF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU06 FHF, 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 WU06 FHF registered?

WU06 FHF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is WU06 FHF safe to buy?

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