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LJ56 WBK

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,021 mi
Last recorded198,021 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 WBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 198,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 187,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 182,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror defective

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 182,829 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror defective

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 167,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 167,518 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 160,622 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 155,825 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 150,251 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 143,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,982 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 136,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust fumes entering cabin

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 125,270 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 125,270 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 113,111 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 113,111 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2013 99,893 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,933 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 WBK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

LJ56 WBK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 December 2006.

Is LJ56 WBK safe to buy?

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