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HG56 DWJ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,599 mi
Last recorded162,599 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 DWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 162,599 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 162,599 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 161,892 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip lower right screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on lower left screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 151,927 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 145,179 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 139,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 136,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,687 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 112,416 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Offside SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 30 May 2017 94,483 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 30 May 2017 94,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 18 May 2016 74,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 57,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 45,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 35,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,666 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,097 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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HG56 DWJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HG56 DWJ, 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 HG56 DWJ registered?

HG56 DWJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is HG56 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 DWJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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