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LJ56 KGV

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,380 mi
Last recorded218,380 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KGV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 218,380 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 214,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 196,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyre valves are perished.

thorn in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2016 196,166 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyre valves are perished.

thorn in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 173,714 miles

damage wheel rims.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front anti roll bar link arms dust covers.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress both front spot/fog lamps.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 151,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress front spot/fog lamps.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 151,957 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress front spot/fog lamps.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 130,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress both front spot/fog lamps.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 130,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress both front spot/fog lamps.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,245 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 94,270 miles

both rear tyres worn low.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress front spot lamps.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 94,270 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn low.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.

rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress front spot lamps.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,787 miles

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

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

deterioration front number plate.

water ingress nearside front spot lamp.

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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LJ56 KGV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ56 KGV, 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.

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What year was LJ56 KGV registered?

LJ56 KGV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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