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GJ56 OVB

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

241,369 mi
Last recorded241,369 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 241,369 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 232,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 221,219 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 213,790 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 207,209 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 207,209 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 198,473 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake effort just met requirements

Pass 29 Jun 2019 182,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 175,710 miles

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Pass 3 Jul 2017 166,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 4 Jul 2016 146,000 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,872 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2015 139,872 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 131,008 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 131,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

Pass 3 Aug 2013 121,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 116,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 108,407 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,736 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 98,736 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 93,021 miles

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

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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GJ56 OVB 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 77.3%.

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 GJ56 OVB, 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 GJ56 OVB registered?

GJ56 OVB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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