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LA06 FBB

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,416 mi
Last recorded106,416 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,416 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 106,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 106,388 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake screeching

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

tpms in-op

Pass 23 Apr 2024 101,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 100,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 98,457 miles

Both front anti roll 'd' mount bushes weak

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 98,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working motor not working (3.5 (a))

Both front anti roll 'd' mount bushes weak

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,227 miles

both front antiroll 'd' mount bushes wearing

both front tyres worn low 225/50/17 RFT

nearside front brake pad wear sensor hanging

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 15 May 2019 97,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake wearing sensor broken

various body damage

Pass 16 May 2018 96,037 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 94,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.00<mm disc average (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 89,178 miles

*** Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn 225/50R17 ROF Bridgestone ***

Pass 23 May 2015 85,554 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 81,415 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,450 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,797 miles

both rear tyres worn thin on centre treads 2.6mm

Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn thin on centre treads 2.6mm

Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,008 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 64,621 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 62,112 miles

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,112 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 53,300 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 53,187 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,010 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 FBB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FBB, 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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LA06 FBB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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