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J17 OBD

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,236 mi
Last recorded154,236 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 OBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 154,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 154,236 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 146,299 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,144 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 123,934 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 112,242 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,699 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 92,931 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 85,748 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 79,430 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 79,421 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S + O/S (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,855 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,899 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,721 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,534 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,271 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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J17 OBD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J17 OBD, 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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J17 OBD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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