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LJ06 XYK

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

180,115 mi
Last recorded180,115 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 XYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 180,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 168,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 158,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 146,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 146,533 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,927 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 133,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,369 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 128,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 118,255 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,163 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,375 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,328 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

Fail 13 Mar 2014 74,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not measure the readings

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,540 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,660 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,437 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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LJ06 XYK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XYK, 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 XYK registered?

LJ06 XYK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is LJ06 XYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 XYK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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