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LEZ 5448

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,870 mi
Last recorded201,870 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 5448
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 201,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 195,418 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 188,248 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 188,217 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 176,253 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 158,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 138,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 134,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 71,095 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

emissions too clean to register

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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LEZ 5448 is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 LEZ 5448, 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 LEZ 5448 registered?

LEZ 5448 is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LEZ 5448 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEZ 5448 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.

Does LEZ 5448 have outstanding finance?

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