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K13 GBO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,509 mi
Last recorded106,509 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 GBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 106,509 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2024 103,718 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2023 100,840 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc worn pads starting to get low on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres starting to wear on inner edges

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust bracket broke

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,152 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F and O/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear @ flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,087 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. All pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,016 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 87,024 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))

front and rear brake discs worn all pads appear ok

n/s front inner angel eye position light intermittant fault

n/s rear wheel rim buckled

noise from duel mass flywheel

under trays fitted suspect oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,303 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front brake discs worn pads ok

n/s rear inner wheel rim buckled

o/s front tyre badly cracking in tread edges strong advise

rear brake pipe across rear axle corroded strong advise

suspect oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,393 miles

noise from dual mass flywheel ?

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 76,572 miles

front brake discs wearing on inner faces pads ok

noise from duel mass flywheel area

suspect oil leak undertray damp

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,313 miles

brake pipes corroding recomend to under undertray brake pipes and fuel

noies on cluch aplication suspect fly wheel

oil present on under trays

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,871 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs worn

o/s rear drop link gaiter clip missing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

both rear tyres getting low in tread

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,000 miles

o/s rear drop link worn and gaiter split

Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pads starting to get low

both front tyres low tread uneven wear

o/s rear drop link worn and gaiter split

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,973 miles

all four road tyres getting low in tread and uneven

o/s/rear anti roll bar link arm gaiter split

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,385 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 33,933 miles

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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K13 GBO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 K13 GBO, 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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K13 GBO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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