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GY06 NZO

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

406,130 mi
Last recorded406,130 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 NZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 406,130 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2025 406,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 395,610 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 242,601 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 236,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 229,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 229,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 225,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 225,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2019 206,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 189,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 171,359 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 156,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 132,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2014 115,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 115,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,015 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 97,620 miles

13 pin trailer socket fitted with 7 pin adapter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the edges

sidelamps and rear fog are not working through the trailer board socket

tow bar ball not fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2012 97,620 miles

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

13 pin trailer socket fitted with 7 pin adapter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the edges

brake warning lamp on

rear brake pad sensor not fitted correctly

sidelamps and rear fog are not working through the trailer board socket

tow bar ball not fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,941 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,764 miles

front tyres on limits on edges almost to cords

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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GY06 NZO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY06 NZO, 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 GY06 NZO registered?

GY06 NZO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is GY06 NZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 NZO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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