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LK56 MYJ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,178 mi
Last recorded138,178 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 MYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 138,178 miles

Offside front mirror damaged but view to the rear is not impaired

Offside rear brake hose starting to deteriorate

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Jul 2022 138,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front mirror damaged but view to the rear is not impaired

Offside rear brake hose starting to deteriorate

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,092 miles

Offside front mirror cracked but view to the rear is no affected

Offside rear brake hose starting to perish

Fail 19 Jul 2021 134,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside front mirror cracked but view to the rear is no affected

Offside rear brake hose starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2020 131,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 126,960 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 126,957 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 119,790 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 May 2017 110,838 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 May 2017 110,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2016 93,975 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 79,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 75,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 71,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,859 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 57,019 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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LK56 MYJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LK56 MYJ, 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 LK56 MYJ registered?

LK56 MYJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LK56 MYJ safe to buy?

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