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BG06 UUD

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,726 mi
Last recorded127,726 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 UUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 127,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 119,449 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 119,449 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,281 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing in centre of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 111,279 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing in centre of tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,664 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 94,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,047 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 73,626 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 60,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,015 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 37,523 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,137 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,934 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 15,665 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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BG06 UUD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BG06 UUD, 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 BG06 UUD registered?

BG06 UUD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is BG06 UUD safe to buy?

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