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EA06 HXL

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,062 mi
Last recorded137,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 HXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 137,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 134,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,994 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the centre aswell (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 128,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,349 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 115,659 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,560 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Nov 2016 102,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Nov 2016 102,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 98,610 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 98,589 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,691 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre inner wall split not to cords or ply.

o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 93,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre inner wall split not to cords or ply.

o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,932 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,068 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,844 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 62,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,428 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,430 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,660 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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EA06 HXL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EA06 HXL, 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 EA06 HXL registered?

EA06 HXL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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