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LJ56 PXF

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,110 mi
Last recorded149,110 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 PXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 149,110 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front 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 wheel prior weld repair

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 145,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 137,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 134,992 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

rear brake pipes poorly fitted/routed

Pass 26 Jun 2020 134,122 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front to rear brake pipes poorly fitted/routed

Pass 27 Jun 2019 131,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 131,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 127,301 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 127,301 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear disc`s in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,002 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 121,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,009 miles

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

O/s/f angel eyes not working

Fail 10 Jun 2016 117,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

O/s/f angel eyes not working

Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 92,156 miles

rear tyres 3mm and some cuts in tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,289 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,046 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 55,046 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,625 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 PXF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 PXF, 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 PXF registered?

LJ56 PXF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ56 PXF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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