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GR06 DLR

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,013 mi
Last recorded174,013 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 DLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 174,013 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Front bumper loose

Rear reverse light not working

undercovers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2023 174,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Nearside Front bumper loose

Rear reverse light not working

undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2021 161,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 161,212 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 134,430 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,998 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,903 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre size 225/50 R17 94W run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,475 miles

Both rear lower wishbone front bushes peeling but no play.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,996 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 76,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,576 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,576 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 57,554 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 57,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,209 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 34,249 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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GR06 DLR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GR06 DLR, 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 GR06 DLR registered?

GR06 DLR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is GR06 DLR safe to buy?

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