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G26 CJG

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,204 mi
Last recorded179,204 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 CJG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 179,204 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 179,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 175,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine cover belly pan and under tray fitted back through

Pass 5 Apr 2023 171,064 miles

eml and tpms lamps on

general oil leaks

moderate wear in n/s/f lower rear arm

moderate wear in o/s/f track rod end

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

undertray poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2022 168,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 146,595 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 135,025 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,655 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,053 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 111,977 miles

Damage to all tyre sidewalls

Significant oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 111,921 miles

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

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

Damage to all tyre sidewalls

Significant oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 102,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake lever travel high.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 101,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,282 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 94,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2012 79,833 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,989 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 66,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,904 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 17 Oct 2009 41,189 miles

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

Offside 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) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 41,189 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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G26 CJG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G26 CJG, 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 G26 CJG registered?

G26 CJG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is G26 CJG safe to buy?

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