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LJ07 CRK

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,380 mi
Last recorded205,380 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 CRK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 205,380 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 198,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 176,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 161,988 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear outer driveshaft boots leaking grease

Fail 5 Jul 2022 161,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades worn (3.4 (b) (i))

rear outer driveshaft boots leaking grease

Pass 18 Apr 2019 147,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 138,230 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 132,717 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 132,610 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 119,913 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 111,349 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 2 Jul 2014 102,141 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 95,957 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 76,373 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 76,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 57,175 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,485 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LJ07 CRK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJ07 CRK, 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 LJ07 CRK registered?

LJ07 CRK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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