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AF06 JXT

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,548 mi
Last recorded152,548 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 152,548 miles

Beam images poor

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 152,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Beam images poor

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,129 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 141,129 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in holder (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 122,470 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 3 May 2019 122,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 113,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,574 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 79,258 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 70,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,699 miles

Oil leak

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 59,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 46,473 miles

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excesive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,471 miles

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

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excesive movement.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 32,808 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 32,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,784 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 32,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JXT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JXT, 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 JXT registered?

AF06 JXT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 JXT safe to buy?

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