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LK06 RYJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,931 mi
Last recorded232,931 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 232,931 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 232,931 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 224,775 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 224,678 miles

Central Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured several places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 213,810 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 213,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy down pipe brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 205,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer worn on edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 188,969 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 188,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 178,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 160,679 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

slight engine oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 160,679 miles

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine covers fitted

slight engine oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 144,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2013 132,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 130,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 107,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 77,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,814 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,813 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,366 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,244 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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LK06 RYJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK06 RYJ, 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 LK06 RYJ registered?

LK06 RYJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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