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LA06 FBC

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,978 mi
Last recorded121,978 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 FBC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 121,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 116,838 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 116,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 111,334 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 111,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 104,916 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,404 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 88,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,189 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,853 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,260 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 51,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,042 miles

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

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 FBC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FBC, 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 LA06 FBC registered?

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

Is LA06 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 FBC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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