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GY06 PFU

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,796 mi
Last recorded198,796 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 PFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 198,796 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 187,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 179,200 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 170,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 164,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 154,540 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 151,121 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 147,184 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 147,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2017 136,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,711 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,772 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 116,760 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,200 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,200 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,643 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 90,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 78,487 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,922 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,675 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,535 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 40,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PFU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY06 PFU, 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 GY06 PFU registered?

GY06 PFU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is GY06 PFU safe to buy?

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