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2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,619 mi
Last recorded201,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC06 AAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 201,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 191,550 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 191,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 181,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 171,041 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2015 164,734 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 157,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2013 147,746 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 138,626 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,681 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 127,681 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,145 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 112,054 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,143 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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AC06 AAA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AC06 AAA, 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 AC06 AAA registered?

AC06 AAA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AC06 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC06 AAA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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