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SF06 BVY

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,793 mi
Last recorded173,793 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 BVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 173,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 15 Oct 2025 173,783 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT ()

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

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Pass 28 Oct 2024 167,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 149,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 148,704 miles

Front Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 146,475 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 141,068 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 137,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle is Heavily under-sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2018 137,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,734 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 124,264 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 119,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 115,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 107,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 99,277 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,766 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 92,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,970 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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SF06 BVY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SF06 BVY, 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 SF06 BVY registered?

SF06 BVY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is SF06 BVY safe to buy?

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