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AV06 ZWM

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,034 mi
Last recorded202,034 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ZWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 202,034 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 201,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 195,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2022 190,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 181,010 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 173,834 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 158,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 148,689 miles

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,274 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 136,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 125,235 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 125,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 120,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 109,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 97,053 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 96,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,290 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 ZWM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZWM, 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 AV06 ZWM registered?

AV06 ZWM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2006.

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