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AV06 AFX

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,430 mi
Last recorded160,430 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 AFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 160,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 152,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,422 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 142,628 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 135,776 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mountings points (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres have flat spots

Pass 18 Nov 2016 128,248 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 118,596 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 118,596 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 115,071 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,435 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 107,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,312 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 100,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 91,069 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,045 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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AV06 AFX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV06 AFX, 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 AV06 AFX registered?

AV06 AFX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AV06 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV06 AFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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