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LN56 ZMY

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,183 mi
Last recorded168,183 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 168,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 166,234 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 166,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 163,920 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 163,920 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 161,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 152,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 146,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 146,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,129 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 134,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 134,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,044 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 119,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper has damage

Fail 19 Feb 2015 119,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper has damage

Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,184 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 108,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,733 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 83,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,615 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 70,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,853 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 ZMY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZMY, 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.

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What year was LN56 ZMY registered?

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

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