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LA56 AHU

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,044 mi
Last recorded175,044 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 AHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 175,044 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 160,506 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 151,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2013 139,725 miles

..........Thanx 4visiting us .......

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake-pads have worn down

Rear tyrs have worn close to markers (o/s moreso)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 139,725 miles

..........Thanx 4visiting us .......

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake-pads have worn down

Rear tyrs have worn close to markers (o/s moreso)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 131,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 122,739 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 93,401 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 64,193 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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LA56 AHU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA56 AHU, 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 LA56 AHU registered?

LA56 AHU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is LA56 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 AHU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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