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A21 FKU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 FKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 141,631 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 134,005 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 123,350 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 123,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,682 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 95,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,647 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 65,171 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 65,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,205 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under Trays Fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,120 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 59,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,506 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,376 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,152 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 32,152 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,402 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 25,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 20,418 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,657 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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A21 FKU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A21 FKU, 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 A21 FKU registered?

A21 FKU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is A21 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 FKU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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