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LN06 TVD

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,860 mi
Last recorded94,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 TVD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 94,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,249 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 75,362 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 63,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 50,541 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,147 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,225 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,394 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 33,394 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,549 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,780 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 15,780 miles

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

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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LN06 TVD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LN06 TVD, 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 LN06 TVD registered?

LN06 TVD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is LN06 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN06 TVD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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