CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ06 HYY

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

238,179 mi
Last recorded238,179 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 HYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 238,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 233,367 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 231,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 222,239 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 209,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above driveshaft (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above driveshaft (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 209,048 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above driveshaft (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above driveshaft (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 183,397 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 152,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 131,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 131,947 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 117,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 117,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,771 miles

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

rear tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,712 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 93,942 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 84,611 miles

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

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ06 HYY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYY, 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

How do I check the history of LJ06 HYY?

You can check the full history of LJ06 HYY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ06 HYY registered?

LJ06 HYY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is LJ06 HYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 HYY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ06 HYY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ06 HYY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.