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GU06 DGZ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,257 mi
Last recorded121,257 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 DGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 121,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 117,579 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 117,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,665 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 111,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,356 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 102,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 97,241 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 97,241 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened middle (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 86,757 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,535 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 78,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,459 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 61,964 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,117 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake long travel

offside and nearside rear outer seat belt operation not checked due to child seats fitted

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner and outer edges-close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,104 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,077 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,893 miles

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

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

unable to locate centre rear seat belt buckle

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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GU06 DGZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GU06 DGZ, 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 GU06 DGZ registered?

GU06 DGZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is GU06 DGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU06 DGZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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