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AF06 JKN

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,013 mi
Last recorded217,013 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 JKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 217,013 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 203,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 192,689 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 187,429 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 181,284 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 181,282 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 171,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 160,892 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 148,848 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGES JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGES

Fail 31 Aug 2016 148,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY HEAVILY WORN ON INNER FACES MAKING THE DISCS VERY THIN (3.5.1i)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGES JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGES

Pass 31 Aug 2015 132,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,476 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,632 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 109,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 109,001 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 103,299 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 90,555 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,077 miles

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

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 JKN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF06 JKN, 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 JKN registered?

AF06 JKN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is AF06 JKN safe to buy?

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