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FY56 LBZ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,367 mi
Last recorded161,367 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 161,367 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 161,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 154,417 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 147,247 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 125,012 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 125,012 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,798 miles

Nearside Rear alloy wheel inner side repaired

Pass 9 Oct 2019 112,191 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 112,090 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 107,214 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,573 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 99,573 miles

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 ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 91,932 miles

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

os and ns front tyres perishing outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 91,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,604 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,716 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,042 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD.O/S/F TYRE CHOPPY ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 73,042 miles

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.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,372 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,895 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,521 miles

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 7 Sep 2009 40,400 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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