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GV06 BHK

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,160 mi
Last recorded158,160 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 BHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 158,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 151,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,689 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 139,829 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2022 138,410 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2021 136,858 miles

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

Front both tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 136,848 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,941 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 128,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 125,211 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 117,050 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 117,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,303 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on stepped edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 114,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre wearing on stepped edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,475 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 107,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,672 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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GV06 BHK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV06 BHK, 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 GV06 BHK registered?

GV06 BHK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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