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LF06 HXG

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,826 mi
Last recorded171,826 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 HXG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 171,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 160,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 145,811 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,051 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 124,891 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Apr 2017 124,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2016 106,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2016 106,665 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2015 92,640 miles

No emissions print out produced due to low emissions

Pass 7 Apr 2014 86,882 miles

tested in the wet

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,275 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,681 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,053 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,048 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 HXG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LF06 HXG, 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 LF06 HXG registered?

LF06 HXG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LF06 HXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 HXG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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