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SP06 HJC

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

194,590 mi
Last recorded194,590 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 HJC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 194,590 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 180,658 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024
Fail 31 Aug 2024 179,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 162,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2022 156,670 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 156,253 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 154,381 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 154,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 143,157 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 143,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 133,554 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 133,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 123,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 76,257 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,619 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 65,619 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,199 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,951 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 45,149 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,973 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake low effort (240)to nearside (340)

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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SP06 HJC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SP06 HJC, 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 SP06 HJC registered?

SP06 HJC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is SP06 HJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 HJC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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