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GK06 AEP

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

185,002 mi
Last recorded185,002 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 AEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 185,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 177,679 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 177,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 167,235 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 167,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 156,067 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 156,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 143,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 143,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,577 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 5 Nov 2019 128,359 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 May 2018 114,724 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,280 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,443 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,691 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 89,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,177 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 80,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,661 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 70,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper going a bit hard

tracking out?

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,442 miles

front pads low

Fail 28 Jun 2011 60,442 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,386 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,797 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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GK06 AEP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GK06 AEP, 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 GK06 AEP registered?

GK06 AEP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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