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A3 HWB

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,755 mi
Last recorded95,755 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 95,755 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 95,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 85,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,686 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (Swollen plastic sheathing ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear and offside rear bottom suspension arm bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,376 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,692 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 64,691 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 MM of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,734 miles

Both front tyres have 3 mm of tread left , tread cracked slightly

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside rear and offside rear bottom wishbone bushes are slightly perished

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,521 miles

Offside front tyre tread starting to crack slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,219 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear lower wishbone front bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Offside rear tyre has 3mm of tread left

Pass 17 Nov 2014 47,088 miles

Both rear tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs are slightly corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,027 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,115 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 24,997 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 24,997 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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A3 HWB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A3 HWB, 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 A3 HWB registered?

A3 HWB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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