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GV06 VYG

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

190,374 mi
Last recorded190,374 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 VYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 190,374 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 178,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 178,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 164,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 161,106 miles

Rear rear differential leaking slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2023 161,106 miles

Rear rear differential leaking slightly

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 155,241 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 148,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 145,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 145,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,437 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 108,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 61,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 May 2013 61,526 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,762 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 32,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,369 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/r lower bumper reflector missing

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 VYG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VYG, 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 GV06 VYG registered?

GV06 VYG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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The MOT history for GV06 VYG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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