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D7 HHH

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,825 mi
Last recorded70,825 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 HHH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,825 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 66,706 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 54,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 53,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 48,921 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 48,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,059 miles

both front discs are lipped,

Fail 23 Jun 2017 38,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (245/40/18) RFT good year (4.1.D.1b)

both front discs are lipped,

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,470 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

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

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,687 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,776 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall but no cords exposed.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,431 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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D7 HHH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 D7 HHH, 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 D7 HHH registered?

D7 HHH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2006.

Is D7 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 HHH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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