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WV06 MOU

2006 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,909 mi
Last recorded156,909 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 MOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 156,909 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the front lower arms inner bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both the rear wishbone front bushs are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 146,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 146,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone front bush is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 134,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass has degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 134,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass has degraded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 117,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2019 110,782 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 110,718 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended want buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 100,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 86,525 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 86,525 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,563 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 69,812 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 69,812 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,989 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,837 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 35,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,564 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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WV06 MOU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Red 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 WV06 MOU, 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 WV06 MOU registered?

WV06 MOU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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