MOT Status
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161,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear alloy wheel inner side repaired
Offside Front anti roll bar link rubber dust cover slightly split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle under tray oil mistings
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front anti roll bar link rubber dust cover slightly split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle under tray oil mistings
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os and ns front tyres perishing outer edges
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
os and ns front tyres perishing outer edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD.O/S/F TYRE CHOPPY ON INNER EDGE.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD.O/S/F TYRE CHOPPY ON INNER EDGE.
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)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY56 LBZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey 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 FY56 LBZ, 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 FY56 LBZ registered?
FY56 LBZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2006.
Is FY56 LBZ safe to buy?
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