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L22 TGO

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,253 mi
Last recorded97,253 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 TGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,732 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,819 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 81,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,159 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,465 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 47,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,374 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,157 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,705 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,267 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 24,264 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 24,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,670 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,874 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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L22 TGO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L22 TGO, 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 L22 TGO registered?

L22 TGO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is L22 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 TGO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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