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AF06 EES

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,688 mi
Last recorded162,688 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 EES
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 162,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 162,688 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front light bulb not woking

under covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 152,620 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear front to rear centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under cover fitted

Fail 9 May 2016 152,620 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear front to rear centre rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under cover fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 143,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front back plate rusted through

Fail 1 May 2015 143,015 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front back plate rusted through

Pass 12 May 2014 132,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 124,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 104,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 84,864 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2011 84,412 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,296 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 54,971 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,665 miles

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,718 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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AF06 EES is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF06 EES, 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 AF06 EES registered?

AF06 EES is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AF06 EES safe to buy?

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