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L33 HHR

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,311 mi
Last recorded177,311 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 HHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 177,311 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inners Both Sides ( Border line ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 172,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 169,500 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 166,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 153,553 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 153,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,137 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,822 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 127,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 127,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/4018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,614 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,614 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 113,550 miles

Offside Rear has a child seat fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 113,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40-18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear has a child seat fitted

both front tyres scalloped

child seat in offside rear NOT secured in by the belt

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,225 miles

osf tyre scollopped on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Dec 2014 96,996 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,715 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 91,715 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 85,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 80,495 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 73,726 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 73,706 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,939 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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L33 HHR 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 70.8%.

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 L33 HHR, 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 L33 HHR registered?

L33 HHR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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