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LM56 PNF

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,271 mi
Last recorded120,271 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 PNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 120,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 117,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 107,608 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 103,066 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,848 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,300 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank and subframe, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 83,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank and subframe, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +inner shoulder devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +inner shoulder devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,039 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 70,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,129 miles

Nearside Front inner shoulder has uneven wear.

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

Offside Front inner shoulder has uneven wear.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,295 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 49,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,129 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,852 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)

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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LM56 PNF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LM56 PNF, 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 LM56 PNF registered?

LM56 PNF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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