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AK06 NDV

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,593 mi
Last recorded168,593 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 NDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 168,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 165,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2020 165,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2019 162,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 159,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 152,482 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 152,481 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,452 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 135,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Ball joint facing down (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 104,575 miles

both front discs are corroded and worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 101,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,843 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 89,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,927 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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AK06 NDV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK06 NDV, 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 AK06 NDV registered?

AK06 NDV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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