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FH06 SLZ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,955 mi
Last recorded158,955 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 158,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 152,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 152,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 146,140 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished/cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished/cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 141,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 130,620 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 28 Jul 2020 130,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

tpms light on

Pass 26 Jul 2019 116,253 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 116,253 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,280 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 106,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 102,739 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,779 miles

near side rear seat belt buckle outer casing is damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,653 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,413 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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FH06 SLZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH06 SLZ, 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 FH06 SLZ registered?

FH06 SLZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is FH06 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 SLZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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