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H4 LLB

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,124 mi
Last recorded205,124 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 LLB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 205,124 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 205,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 189,866 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 169,424 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 169,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 155,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 126,648 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,896 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 111,896 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 105,330 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2016 96,427 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,569 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,980 miles

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

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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H4 LLB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 H4 LLB, 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 H4 LLB registered?

H4 LLB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is H4 LLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 LLB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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