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FH55 ENL

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,582 mi
Last recorded198,582 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 ENL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 198,582 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 193,076 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn looks badly worn, un-able to make it move (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 188,694 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 188,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 185,188 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 177,418 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 168,571 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 168,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 159,566 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 159,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rears (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 149,608 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 129,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.69mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 118,871 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 112,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,610 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,956 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 78,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 71,386 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 71,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,628 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 56,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted front and centre chassis

Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,531 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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FH55 ENL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH55 ENL, 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 FH55 ENL registered?

FH55 ENL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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