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AU06 RJU

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,073 mi
Last recorded213,073 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 RJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 213,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 200,393 miles

Front bonnet catch lever missing, piece of wire used to open bonnet

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 191,628 miles

Front bonnet catch lever missing, piece of wire used to open bonnet

Nearside Front fog lamp is not there

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 191,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front bonnet catch lever missing, piece of wire used to open bonnet

Nearside Front fog lamp is not there

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 177,945 miles

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 177,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 153,986 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 153,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,284 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 128,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,878 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,125 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,236 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,115 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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AU06 RJU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU06 RJU, 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 AU06 RJU registered?

AU06 RJU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2006.

Is AU06 RJU safe to buy?

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