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AJ06 SVS

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,432 mi
Last recorded165,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 SVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 165,432 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 160,708 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 154,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 150,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 146,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 140,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 140,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 136,643 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BORDERLINE (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres bold on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 119,381 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 114,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 109,064 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 101,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 96,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 96,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 91,264 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 91,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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AJ06 SVS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black 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 AJ06 SVS, 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 AJ06 SVS registered?

AJ06 SVS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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