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LS06 HKT

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,309 mi
Last recorded194,309 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 HKT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 194,309 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 194,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 191,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 188,425 miles

Front fog lights not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 188,425 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 185,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to n/s rear brake hose corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

o/s front brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2021 182,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 179,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres wearing low o/s 2.5mm n/s 2.4mm

n/s front brake pad sensor wire adrift ,not fitted in pad

Pass 28 Aug 2019 177,164 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 172,579 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 172,573 miles

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

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

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

n/s front brake pad sensor wire adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2017 167,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 162,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 26 Sep 2015 158,683 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,921 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 154,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 134,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 121,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 121,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 76,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,823 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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LS06 HKT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LS06 HKT, 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 LS06 HKT registered?

LS06 HKT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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