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T1 DHB

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

155,019 mi
Last recorded155,019 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 DHB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 155,019 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,369 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 149,369 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 141,591 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,671 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 17 Nov 2021 117,445 miles

vehicleundertrays obscure testible items

Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,909 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 97,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 88,713 miles

undertrays limiting access to various testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,503 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2015 52,047 miles

vehicle undertrays limiting access to various testable items

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,666 miles

vehicle undertrays preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,536 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,471 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,138 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,959 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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T1 DHB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T1 DHB, 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 T1 DHB registered?

T1 DHB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is T1 DHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 DHB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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