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BT06 OTH

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,871 mi
Last recorded83,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 OTH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 83,871 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 80,225 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 78,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,963 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,500 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,015 miles

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,790 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,746 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,746 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,562 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 51,532 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working deap beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 45,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,757 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 33,008 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tracking

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,008 miles

Tracking

Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,525 miles

Front Brake Discs wearing

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 24,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,457 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 18,443 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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BT06 OTH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT06 OTH, 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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What year was BT06 OTH registered?

BT06 OTH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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