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AF06 VRL

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

270,500 mi
Last recorded270,500 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 270,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 263,157 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 254,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 248,726 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 238,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 230,724 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 214,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 201,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 189,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 174,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 165,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 152,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 135,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 120,069 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,870 miles

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

n/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,413 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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AF06 VRL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AF06 VRL, 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 AF06 VRL registered?

AF06 VRL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is AF06 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 VRL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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