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LM55 CWL

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 CWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 110,210 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,910 miles

Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old both side (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,303 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,031 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,966 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 73,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lip on brake discs

Fail 15 Feb 2014 73,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lip on brake discs

Pass 9 Feb 2013 67,508 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 67,508 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,597 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,303 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,167 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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LM55 CWL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM55 CWL, 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 LM55 CWL registered?

LM55 CWL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is LM55 CWL safe to buy?

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