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LN56 PJX

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,129 mi
Last recorded214,129 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 PJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 214,129 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2024 212,049 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2024 211,924 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 211,164 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 203,913 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 2,035,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 190,588 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 190,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 180,633 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 170,185 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 131,034 miles

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

both front discs rusty

exhaust blow (around cat area)

nearside front road wheel slight buckle

offside front tyre low on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2.5mm and low on inner edge

play in nearside front track rod end

rear suspension bushes unbonding

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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LN56 PJX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN56 PJX, 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

How do I check the history of LN56 PJX?

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What year was LN56 PJX registered?

LN56 PJX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LN56 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN56 PJX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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