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2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,123 mi
Last recorded123,123 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 GBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,123 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2017 117,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,758 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,748 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 90,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,181 miles

brake fluid service light on

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,807 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 39,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,434 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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L888 GBP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L888 GBP, 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 L888 GBP registered?

L888 GBP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is L888 GBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 GBP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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