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WG06 ODR

2006 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,023 mi
Last recorded109,023 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 ODR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 109,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm, both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main arm, both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2024 97,082 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,169 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamp switch not functional

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 95,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected inner structure showing of air bellow (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamp switch not functional

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 94,258 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,521 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 89,193 miles

front brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,478 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and slightly perished

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,468 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 42,135 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,285 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 35,169 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,706 miles

Both front brake discs look worn.

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,480 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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WG06 ODR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG06 ODR, 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 WG06 ODR registered?

WG06 ODR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is WG06 ODR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG06 ODR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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