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A7 RUJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,768 mi
Last recorded109,768 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 109,768 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 103,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,687 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,113 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,383 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,536 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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A7 RUJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A7 RUJ, 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 A7 RUJ registered?

A7 RUJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is A7 RUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 RUJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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