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EH02 TPT

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,491 mi
Last recorded159,491 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEH02 TPT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 159,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 146,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 134,624 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 133,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 133,538 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 125,262 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 125,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 111,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 109,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 109,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 102,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 102,828 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,826 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper lamp unit not working

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,840 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes have slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

covers fitted to underside not allowing a full inspection of some items

no smoke detected on emissions test

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 78,840 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Front anti roll bar mounting bushes have slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

covers fitted to underside not allowing a full inspection of some items

no smoke detected on emissions test

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 60,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,507 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,243 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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EH02 TPT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EH02 TPT, 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.

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What year was EH02 TPT registered?

EH02 TPT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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