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BN56 LZA

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,060 mi
Last recorded153,060 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 LZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 153,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 152,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,889 miles

under trays fitted

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

low emissions 0,02

Pass 30 Sep 2014 106,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 105,795 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 94,784 miles

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

front brake discs appear to be very worn

rear brake discs appear to be very worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

front brake discs appear to be very worn

rear brake discs appear to be very worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,316 miles

chips in screen

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 69,469 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,037 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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BN56 LZA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN56 LZA, 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 BN56 LZA registered?

BN56 LZA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is BN56 LZA safe to buy?

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