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GJ06 ZYV

2006 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,218 mi
Last recorded107,218 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 ZYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 107,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 100,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,843 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 91,621 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 90,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,162 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 89,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front flexible brake hose twisted

Pass 28 May 2015 81,495 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 71,127 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 71,127 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,583 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 56,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,255 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Mar 2009 22,533 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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 ZYV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZYV, 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 GJ06 ZYV registered?

GJ06 ZYV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is GJ06 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 ZYV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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