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WG06 VVL

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

207,580 mi
Last recorded207,580 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 VVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 207,580 miles

park brake 16%

Pass 25 Mar 2024 202,360 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 196,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 192,260 miles

mil on

tpm light on

Pass 6 Jan 2021 188,304 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 184,467 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 179,550 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 167,091 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 151,525 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 139,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 131,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,373 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 122,371 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 114,184 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,753 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,558 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 VVL 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 94.4%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

WG06 VVL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 2006.

Is WG06 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG06 VVL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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