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LR06 AFZ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,365 mi
Last recorded114,365 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 AFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 May 2026 114,365 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 103,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,657 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,757 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 71,032 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,158 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,062 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Pass 23 Dec 2017 51,772 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,743 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 44,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 39,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear jacking point rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,917 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2009 17,899 miles

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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LR06 AFZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR06 AFZ, 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 LR06 AFZ registered?

LR06 AFZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is LR06 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 AFZ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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