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M600 TBB

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,472 mi
Last recorded183,472 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 TBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 183,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog not working (too old to fail)

tpms on dash (too old to fail)

Pass 20 Nov 2024 179,154 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms fault on dash in red (car too old to fail)

Fail 20 Nov 2024 179,154 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms fault on dash in red (car too old to fail)

Pass 14 Nov 2023 174,354 miles

tpms fault (car too old to fail)

Pass 23 Nov 2022 168,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms light red but car is too old to fail

Fail 16 Nov 2022 168,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tpms light red but car is too old to fail

Pass 13 Nov 2021 162,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Both arms' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'Both arms' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 150,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 140,245 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 136,036 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 136,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 133,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 131,353 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 129,097 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 129,097 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 125,619 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 121,842 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 121,842 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear side disc corroded slightly both side

front both side disc corroded slightly both side

Pass 25 Apr 2012 109,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,772 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,299 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2010 74,299 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)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,433 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 58,433 miles

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

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

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

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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M600 TBB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 M600 TBB, 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 M600 TBB registered?

M600 TBB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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