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GEZ 2207

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

197,284 mi
Last recorded197,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEZ 2207
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 197,284 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 197,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 187,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 177,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 169,776 miles

tpms light on

Pass 6 Jun 2022 159,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 150,729 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 150,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 141,970 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 133,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,529 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,537 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 117,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 108,624 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 99,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,960 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,154 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,459 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 75,513 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 70,949 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 70,948 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GEZ 2207 is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GEZ 2207, 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 GEZ 2207 registered?

GEZ 2207 is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is GEZ 2207 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEZ 2207 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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