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GJ06 EFB

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,163 mi
Last recorded129,163 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EFB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,163 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 129,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 111,335 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,404 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,283 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,725 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,587 miles

EMMISSION TOO CLEAN TO MEASURE

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,805 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 49,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GJ06 EFB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ06 EFB, 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.

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What year was GJ06 EFB registered?

GJ06 EFB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is GJ06 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 EFB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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