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SH06 ARE

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,519 mi
Last recorded136,519 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ARE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 136,519 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 136,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 129,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 121,845 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 121,835 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 109,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,249 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 98,249 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth, 245/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 91,623 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

No smoke reading(clean engine)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,115 miles

No smoke reading(clean engine)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,491 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,511 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,808 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 26,993 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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SH06 ARE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 SH06 ARE, 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 SH06 ARE registered?

SH06 ARE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is SH06 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 ARE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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