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BF56 LHR

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

228,152 mi
Last recorded228,152 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 LHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 228,152 miles

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 19 Dec 2024 220,742 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 213,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 205,023 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 6 Oct 2021 196,588 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 191,904 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 181,206 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 171,638 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2017 162,181 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 162,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 151,102 miles

under tray cover fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 151,102 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,112 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 140,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt

engine cover fitted

floor trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2013 119,531 miles

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

front number platedamaged

Fail 2 Aug 2013 119,427 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number platedamaged

Pass 18 Aug 2012 106,582 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 106,582 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,508 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 93,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,678 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 86,666 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 29 Sep 2009 65,816 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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BF56 LHR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BF56 LHR, 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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BF56 LHR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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