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AK06 TNX

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,501 mi
Last recorded188,501 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 TNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 188,501 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 188,460 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 179,389 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plastic Covers Fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 172,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 168,544 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2017 159,647 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 159,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 150,978 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Oct 2015 141,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 141,943 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,461 miles

Both, front outer, metal brake pipes starting to corrode...

Pass 19 Nov 2013 128,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2012 121,002 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,636 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,695 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,914 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVAL COULD BE BETTER.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 60,885 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 TNX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

AK06 TNX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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