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J30 DHM

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,632 mi
Last recorded96,632 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DHM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 96,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,892 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 93,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 92,951 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 88,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 82,633 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,124 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 71,445 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 71,445 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,517 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,517 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns rear to front brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr to front brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise tyre 2mm inside tred (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 55,838 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from engine area at idle

Fail 8 May 2015 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

noise from engine area at idle

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,121 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 50,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 42,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 42,051 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,733 miles

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

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

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

advise front wipers slight smearing.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,755 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 28,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,986 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 17,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J30 DHM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J30 DHM, 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 J30 DHM registered?

J30 DHM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is J30 DHM safe to buy?

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