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GU06 MTK

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

153,074 mi
Last recorded153,074 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 MTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 153,074 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 149,403 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 146,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 142,029 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 137,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 134,726 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 134,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 127,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,962 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear tread indicators

slight deterioration to front registration plate

Fail 21 Feb 2018 120,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres nearing wear tread indicators

slight deterioration to front registration plate

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,342 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 106,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,916 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit and on inner shoulders

Fail 20 Feb 2014 87,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,226 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edage

Pass 7 Feb 2012 66,825 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,957 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,957 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,923 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,381 miles

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)

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 MTK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GU06 MTK, 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 GU06 MTK registered?

GU06 MTK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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