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YR06 BHJ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,791 mi
Last recorded207,791 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 BHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 207,791 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 207,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 195,181 miles

anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

washer fluid low

Pass 27 Dec 2017 171,397 miles

front link bar ball joint rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2016 145,578 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 145,578 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 118,299 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

parking brake reserve travel just met the limits

Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,098 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 84,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 84,931 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 76,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,443 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,340 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,022 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 48,021 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,489 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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YR06 BHJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR06 BHJ, 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 YR06 BHJ registered?

YR06 BHJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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