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GK06 OVA

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 OVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 116,109 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,248 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,743 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,454 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 105,464 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,681 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 96,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,203 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,892 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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)

n/s/f tyre has cracking to tread

n/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre has cracking to tread

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,582 miles

both front tyres have cracks appearing between treads

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit of 1,6 mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

o/s/r tyre main tread wearing low and worn lower on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,207 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,698 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 52,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,650 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 OVA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GK06 OVA, 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 GK06 OVA registered?

GK06 OVA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is GK06 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK06 OVA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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