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DG51 NGS

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 NGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 89,771 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,926 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 87,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 82,923 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 78,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 74,152 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 73,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 70,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 66,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 61,320 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2016 61,320 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 54,664 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 49,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre wearing thin on the inside

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

Fail 29 May 2014 49,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre wearing thin on the inside

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre tread wearing thin on the inside

Fail 2 May 2013 44,335 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 44,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 40,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 35,768 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 35,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,935 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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DG51 NGS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG51 NGS, 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 DG51 NGS registered?

DG51 NGS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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