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LM06 GXA

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

190,413 mi
Last recorded190,413 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 GXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 190,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 183,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 178,629 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 166,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 150,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 133,771 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Aug 2019 115,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 115,893 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 111,722 miles

front brake discs warped

Pass 16 Sep 2017 102,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,901 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 14 Sep 2016 99,901 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Sep 2015 97,060 miles

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

Tyre inflation light on.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,494 miles

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

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

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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LM06 GXA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LM06 GXA, 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 LM06 GXA registered?

LM06 GXA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is LM06 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM06 GXA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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