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LA06 CHO

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,222 mi
Last recorded243,222 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 CHO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 243,222 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 233,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 222,258 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 208,342 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 195,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 179,707 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 179,707 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 162,012 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 149,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension low

rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,159 miles

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

slight surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 99,486 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,774 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,722 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012
Fail 9 Jul 2012 48,744 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front numberplate delaminating

Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,743 miles

front numberplate delaminating

nsf shock absorber has slight play in shaft.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,976 miles

Both front discs scored on inner edge

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,327 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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LA06 CHO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LA06 CHO, 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 LA06 CHO registered?

LA06 CHO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2006.

Is LA06 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 CHO shows 22 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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