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LA06 ZPB

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,919 mi
Last recorded84,919 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 ZPB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,221 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,997 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 81,997 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,298 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,910 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,916 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2017 67,542 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 67,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,609 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test obscuring components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,015 miles

all4 tyres wearing on edges advice wheel alingment

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,769 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,250 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009

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 ZPB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB registered?

LA06 ZPB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is LA06 ZPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 ZPB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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