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HY06 GOK

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

179,131 mi
Last recorded179,131 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 GOK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 179,131 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES - Too White (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES - Outer lenses Badly Misted Over (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working No Lights Working - Sidelight, Brake Light Or Indicator Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stalk Jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both - Passenger and Centre Brake Lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail BOTH SIDES - Into Ferrules on calipers (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH SIDES - Brake Discs Tin Backing Plates Loose

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES - Inner Steering Ball Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Both Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 169,191 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 152,223 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 152,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,425 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 146,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

undertrays damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2022 146,367 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also flickering (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also flickering (4.1.2 (c))

1 angel eye not working o/s/f

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertrays damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 133,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 133,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 121,905 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,905 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 114,969 miles

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

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

too clean to pass emissions

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,503 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

too clean to pass emmisions

Fail 20 Aug 2014 100,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

too clean for emmisions

Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,527 miles

too clean for emmisions

Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,243 miles

front brake discs worn.

front brake pads getting low. inners.

nearside front and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear. 245/40/18 93y goodyear eagle nct 5

Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,226 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake discs worn.

front brake pads getting low. inners.

nearside front and offside rear tyres showing signs of wear. 245/40/18 93y goodyear eagle nct 5

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,620 miles

front brake discs heavily worn avise replacement

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,043 miles

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

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

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

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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HY06 GOK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 HY06 GOK, 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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HY06 GOK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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