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2006 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration OV06WDA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 19 Jun 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 167,088 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
20 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,131 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
3 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,279 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
30 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 149,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,363 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,786 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,826 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2022 27 Jun 202619 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,175 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,726 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2020 27 Jun 202628 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,206 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2019 27 Jun 202617 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,752 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018 27 Jun 202617 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 53,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
23 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,052 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017 27 Jun 202623 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,671 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,044 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 30,616 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,616 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,256 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,864 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2012 27 Jun 202619 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 13,823 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2010 27 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV06WDA was registered on 2006-05-07
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