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LN06 WBK

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,010 mi
Last recorded156,010 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 WBK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 156,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 8 Mar 2022 154,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 154,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,201 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 128,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn low on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 121,893 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 116,455 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 116,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear tread depth close to min plus perishing along tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing along tread

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,030 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,570 miles

Low emitter - No print out

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 104,570 miles

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

Low emitter - No print out

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,624 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 84,624 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,186 miles

both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,186 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)

both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,054 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,412 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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 WBK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

LN06 WBK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is LN06 WBK safe to buy?

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