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VK56 GJV

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,616 mi
Last recorded180,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 GJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 180,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 171,940 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 171,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 163,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 163,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 152,242 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 142,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 142,345 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,916 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 137,906 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 130,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen less than 10mm in diameter outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen zone A less than 10mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,541 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)

Rear tyres worn to 1.6mm

Pass 16 Dec 2016 106,858 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 94,652 miles

engine plus under trays fitted

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,335 miles

play through steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2013 67,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,379 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,823 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

full undertray covers fitted, front and rear

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,369 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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VK56 GJV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VK56 GJV, 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 VK56 GJV registered?

VK56 GJV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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