CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL06 OVC

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,399 mi
Last recorded139,399 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 139,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,724 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

slight play in osf inner steering rack joint

smoke too clean to register on emission machine

Fail 6 Apr 2016 128,692 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

smoke too clean to register on emission machine

Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 106,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 106,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 101,120 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 3 Apr 2012 99,561 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,334 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,699 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 1 Apr 2009 67,151 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner 25%

offside front tyre worn on outer 25%

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL06 OVC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FL06 OVC, 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

How do I check the history of FL06 OVC?

You can check the full history of FL06 OVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL06 OVC registered?

FL06 OVC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is FL06 OVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 OVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL06 OVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL06 OVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.