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LA51 SKA

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,640 mi
Last recorded190,640 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 SKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 190,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear mirror glass deteriorating

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

accident damage to offside rear

bad oil leak

bulb inoperative light on dashboard

grease around nearside rear hub

Fail 2 May 2019 190,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop link split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall badly scuffed and wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear mirror glass deteriorating

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

accident damage to offside rear

bad oil leak

bulb inoperative light on dashboard

front brake back plates loose

grease around nearside rear hub

Pass 20 Apr 2018 177,226 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 167,088 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 159,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

engine management light lit

Pass 23 Apr 2015 149,088 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers inop non hid lamps

slight play in osf steering/suspension

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Apr 2015 149,088 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washers inop non hid lamps

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Apr 2014 138,364 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 138,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 129,349 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 122,668 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 117,576 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 105,078 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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LA51 SKA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA51 SKA, 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 LA51 SKA registered?

LA51 SKA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is LA51 SKA safe to buy?

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