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AF06 JWN

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

187,096 mi
Last recorded187,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 187,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin light on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear light unit has water ingress

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 185,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 185,082 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and O/S/F (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 184,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 183,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 183,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 181,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 181,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 177,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 171,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/f (front arm inner bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 173,446 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 165,425 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 155,101 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 140,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 140,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,964 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 124,964 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 112,923 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 101,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 93,138 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,594 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 JWN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JWN, 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 AF06 JWN registered?

AF06 JWN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is AF06 JWN safe to buy?

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