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BJ56 GZT

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,825 mi
Last recorded128,825 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 GZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 128,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 126,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,656 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,634 miles

Nearside Front tie rod has slight play at the inner joint

Offside Front tie rod has slight play at the inner joint

Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot full of personal items restricting inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2021 117,205 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot full of personal items restricting inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,076 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,719 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

Offside Front steering arm (drumstick) has slight play at the inner joint

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,178 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 66,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 48,298 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 48,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,277 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jun 2010 31,458 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,278 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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BJ56 GZT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 BJ56 GZT, 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 BJ56 GZT registered?

BJ56 GZT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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