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SH06 HLR

2006 BMW 525

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,783 mi
Last recorded104,783 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 HLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 104,783 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2026 104,783 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 102,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2024 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2023 98,409 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2022 95,022 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 95,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 90,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 85,421 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,420 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 85,419 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,328 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,737 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,806 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2017 80,798 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking front to back pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2016 76,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 76,461 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,282 miles

(Unable to inspect all components) vehicle fitted with engine under-trays and under-floor covers.

Body has slight corrosion rear subframe body mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge almost to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets the flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,464 miles

Both front tyre treads, low on edges.

Both front, and Nearside rear road wheel, inner rims, damaged/out of shape.

Wiper blades, poor wipe.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 62,266 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre treads, low on edges.

Both front, and Nearside rear road wheel, inner rims, damaged/out of shape.

Both rear tyre treads, low on inner edges.

Front windscreen washer jets, poor spray.

Nearside rear tyre treads, cracked.

Nearside rear tyre, punctured.

Wiper blades, poor wipe.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 53,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,687 miles

E.M.L illuminated

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 45,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 45,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 37,990 miles

ADVISE ALL ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED OFF KERB

Fail 9 May 2011 37,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE ALL ROAD WHEELS DAMAGED OFF KERB

Pass 5 May 2010 31,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 26,241 miles

both rear tyres cut on kerb bands

Fail 23 Apr 2009 26,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres cut on kerb bands

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 HLR is a 2006 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SH06 HLR, 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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SH06 HLR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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