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CK06 OEG

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,996 mi
Last recorded142,996 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK06 OEG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 142,996 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 135,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,660 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 124,448 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,161 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 111,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,032 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 90,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,549 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 78,547 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 67,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Goodyear 245/40R 18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 64,442 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,349 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

front no plate cracked

front wipers poor

removed sat nav from window screen

Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,506 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,532 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 23,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CK06 OEG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol 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 CK06 OEG, 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 CK06 OEG registered?

CK06 OEG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is CK06 OEG safe to buy?

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