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BF06 NYM

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,851 mi
Last recorded187,851 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 NYM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 187,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 179,866 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 174,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 168,813 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 164,538 miles

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

n/s rear bumper reflector missing

Pass 30 Jan 2021 159,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 159,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,712 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 154,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 144,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 144,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 132,756 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 132,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up by fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not in holder. (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate is deteriorated

rear number plate is cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2014 72,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 72,606 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 52,817 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 39,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,821 miles

screen washers sluggish in operation

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,704 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,703 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF06 NYM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BF06 NYM, 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 BF06 NYM registered?

BF06 NYM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is BF06 NYM safe to buy?

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