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2006 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration OU06KFT
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 05 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 260,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S/R upper suspension arm at front of wheel excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main metal brake pipes excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both O/S & N/S rear metal brake pipes corroded excessively. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F lower suspension arm at rear of wheel excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner O/S/F Inner steering rack arm slightly worn.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- O/S/F & Both rear brake backing plates deteriorated & insecure.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
- Coolant leak ()
5 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 242,807 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024 5 Jul 202629 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 228,353 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023 5 Jul 20261 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 213,620 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022 5 Jul 202623 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 199,701 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021 5 Jul 202618 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,967 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 5 Jul 202620 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 160,985 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 160,985 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inside edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,441 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- O/s front tyre outer wall/tread has light damage
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 146,483 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear diff has an oil weep
- Oil leak from engine
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Both rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,238 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,330 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 5 Jul 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,599 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 5 Jul 20265 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 115,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,909 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 5 Jul 202615 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,809 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,707 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 5 Jul 202614 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,703 MI
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OU06KFT was registered on 2006-03-01
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