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LJ56 KKA

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,423 mi
Last recorded94,423 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 94,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has light condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 93,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 91,935 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 90,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 90,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 88,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 87,732 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,621 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 9 Feb 2019 76,569 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & worn inner edge ()

Nearside angel eyes not working

Fail 2 Feb 2019 76,342 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & worn inner edge ()

Nearside angel eyes not working

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,061 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system light on but not indicating system fault

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre low on outer edge and perished

Undertray fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2015 57,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Tyre low on outer edge and perished

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 52,949 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,903 miles

rear brake pads low.front brake pads low and both front inner brake discs surfaces worn.offside rear outer tyre wall worn,and tread depth very low and should be replaced as soon as possible.slight rub marks on offside front inner tyre wall.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre outer wall is starting to crack

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 37,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre outer wall is starting to crack

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,277 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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LJ56 KKA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LJ56 KKA, 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 LJ56 KKA registered?

LJ56 KKA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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