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WGZ 3772

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,377 mi
Last recorded135,377 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGZ 3772
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 135,377 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 135,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 134,844 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 134,343 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,345 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 133,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 133,102 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 132,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 132,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 130,691 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 130,691 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 120,281 miles

Slight corrosion showing on all brake pipes

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,166 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,711 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,765 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,059 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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WGZ 3772 is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WGZ 3772, 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

How do I check the history of WGZ 3772?

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What year was WGZ 3772 registered?

WGZ 3772 is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is WGZ 3772 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGZ 3772 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WGZ 3772 have outstanding finance?

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