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FN06 OLG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,713 mi
Last recorded169,713 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 OLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 169,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 168,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 167,443 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 166,330 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 166,327 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 160,054 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 148,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 133,424 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 133,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 122,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 113,588 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 113,588 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 105,983 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,542 miles

offside front tyre side wall slight cut

Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

boot lid not opening

offside front tyre side wall slight cut

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,439 miles

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

zero emissions registered

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,205 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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FN06 OLG 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 80%.

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 FN06 OLG, 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 FN06 OLG registered?

FN06 OLG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is FN06 OLG safe to buy?

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