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BJ06 VDC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,570 mi
Last recorded230,570 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 230,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2025 230,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 220,722 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s+o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear light lense cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2022 211,040 miles

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

Front numberplate damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2022 194,492 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 175,769 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 175,769 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 159,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 143,094 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,394 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 133,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 116,575 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,430 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,743 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,843 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,692 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 36,127 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,169 miles

n/s/f tyre started to crack in tread

o/s/f tyre started to crack in tread

o/s/r tyre started to crack in tread

Pass 27 May 2009 24,178 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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BJ06 VDC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ06 VDC, 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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BJ06 VDC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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