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GD06 BHN

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,640 mi
Last recorded197,640 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 BHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 197,640 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 186,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted under engine

Pass 23 Oct 2023 178,250 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 167,632 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,224 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted under engine not a;allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 17 Oct 2020 126,424 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,954 miles

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

o/s/r sill section corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2019 109,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/r sill section corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 98,748 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corrodied

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 86,223 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corrodied

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,368 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 78,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,539 miles

Front disks worn

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 59,918 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,179 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 48,177 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,691 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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GD06 BHN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GD06 BHN, 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 GD06 BHN registered?

GD06 BHN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 August 2006.

Is GD06 BHN safe to buy?

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