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SC06 GVG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,573 mi
Last recorded123,573 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 GVG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 123,573 miles

engine covers and body undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

Pass 9 Oct 2015 120,271 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 116,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Aug 2013 113,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 108,053 miles

centre rear seatbelt stalk is missing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 108,053 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre rear seatbelt stalk is missing

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,805 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 103,799 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,213 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,976 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 84,976 miles

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

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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SC06 GVG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SC06 GVG, 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 SC06 GVG registered?

SC06 GVG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is SC06 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC06 GVG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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