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LF06 HTP

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,965 mi
Last recorded188,965 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 HTP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 188,965 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 188,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front suspension arm bushes poor,tyre treads uneven wear,parking brake lever travel high

Fail 5 Aug 2021 188,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 182,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective is slightly damaged/ cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper is has duct tape applied

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 27 Jul 2020 182,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective is slightly damaged/ cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper is has duct tape applied

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Aug 2019 175,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 160,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 158,646 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 155,755 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 155,755 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 140,861 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre treads perishing.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 38,760 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,460 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,875 miles

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

emmisions to low to register

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,197 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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LF06 HTP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LF06 HTP, 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 LF06 HTP registered?

LF06 HTP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is LF06 HTP safe to buy?

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