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DA06 LFL

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,760 mi
Last recorded81,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 LFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,760 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 80,417 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 80,417 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 78,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,855 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,456 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,739 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,378 miles

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

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

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 22 Aug 2014 45,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,258 miles

Both rear suspention arm bushes starting to split

Slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,887 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,488 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009
Fail 19 Jun 2009 33,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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DA06 LFL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DA06 LFL, 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 DA06 LFL registered?

DA06 LFL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2006.

Is DA06 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA06 LFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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