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LN56 PXH

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,228 mi
Last recorded146,228 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 146,228 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 134,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 130,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 130,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 120,877 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to detect

nearside front secondary side light in-op

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 111,953 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

offside front tyre getting low on tread on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,497 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,781 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 90,777 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,436 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PXH 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 PXH, 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 LN56 PXH registered?

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

Is LN56 PXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN56 PXH 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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