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LO53 LAO

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,910 mi
Last recorded172,910 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO53 LAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 172,910 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 164,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 152,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 145,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 145,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 140,988 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 140,988 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 137,829 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 134,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 106,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,297 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 55,202 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)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,240 miles

Both front discs worn,corroded and lipped

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,543 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 26,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 18,743 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 18,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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LO53 LAO 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 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO53 LAO, 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 LO53 LAO registered?

LO53 LAO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is LO53 LAO safe to buy?

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