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LN56 WMG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,580 mi
Last recorded196,580 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 WMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 196,580 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 182,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 182,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 158,695 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 158,694 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 145,809 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 127,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,771 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 121,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 108,384 miles

3 winter tyres fitted and 1 normal tyre

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 108,384 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

3 winter tyres fitted and 1 normal tyre

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tred limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,986 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)

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

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,897 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 69,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 69,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,003 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in o\s\ steering rack tie rod

Fail 26 Jan 2012 60,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,083 miles

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,349 miles

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

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 WMG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

LN56 WMG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is LN56 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN56 WMG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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