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HY56 HLW

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,686 mi
Last recorded153,686 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 HLW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 153,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 145,995 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 120,080 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 108,053 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 2 Dec 2021 108,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,049 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing from inside (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 94,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,527 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,241 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 87,027 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey when wheel spun

Fail 8 Dec 2016 87,019 miles

registration plate delaminated & can be missread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey when wheel spun

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,085 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,156 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,151 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,475 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,475 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 62,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,214 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn!

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,751 miles

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

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

emissions too low to register

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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HY56 HLW 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 81%.

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 HY56 HLW, 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 HY56 HLW registered?

HY56 HLW is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is HY56 HLW safe to buy?

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