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J1 LTB

2006 BMW 525

Beige Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,336 mi
Last recorded143,336 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 LTB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 143,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 138,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 134,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 124,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 121,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,854 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,353 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,294 miles

stone cuts tyre treads

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,546 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,085 miles

Chip in windscreen swept area.

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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J1 LTB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Beige with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J1 LTB, 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 J1 LTB registered?

J1 LTB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is J1 LTB safe to buy?

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