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OX06 HUA

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,357 mi
Last recorded194,357 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 HUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 194,357 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 185,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 176,158 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 176,158 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 168,826 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 155,711 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,975 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 145,969 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also split inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 136,876 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 136,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 128,522 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,610 miles

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 121,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 114,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 107,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 99,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,949 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,752 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,894 miles

damage wheel rims.

Coolant leak

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,990 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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OX06 HUA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OX06 HUA, 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 OX06 HUA registered?

OX06 HUA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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