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AJ55 NNH

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,566 mi
Last recorded147,566 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NNH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 147,566 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 147,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 141,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 132,722 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 126,229 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 112,029 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,214 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 110,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,736 miles

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

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

Oil leaks from engine

Pass 18 Jan 2018 110,437 miles

Oil leak engine. ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 110,087 miles

Oil leak Engine Area ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 109,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,509 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,103 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2013 91,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 70,759 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,871 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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AJ55 NNH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ55 NNH, 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 AJ55 NNH registered?

AJ55 NNH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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