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LJ06 BYZ

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 116,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet struts weak

Fail 9 Jan 2025 116,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 13 Jan 2024 109,709 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

bonnet struts weak.

Fail 13 Jan 2024 109,709 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

bonnet struts weak.

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,554 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 97,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi hose to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,409 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,109 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 68,901 miles

SMALL OIL LEAK

Pass 3 May 2016 60,117 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 55,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 48,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 43,343 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 39,651 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 34,119 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 34,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 22,143 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)

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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LJ06 BYZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ06 BYZ, 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 LJ06 BYZ registered?

LJ06 BYZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is LJ06 BYZ safe to buy?

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