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LR06 JNK

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,739 mi
Last recorded159,739 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 JNK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 159,739 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep chunk out of rim saver (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Around boost pipe union at side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 11 Aug 2020 159,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep chunk out of rim saver (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Around boost pipe union at side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner, front rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 129,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (nearside closer to brake wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both nearside and offside - amber in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge (225/35r19

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 129,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour Red tinge (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour Red tinge (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (nearside closer to brake wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both nearside and offside - amber in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/35r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge (225/35r19

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 117,133 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 116,840 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 110,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,496 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,282 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 88,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,512 miles

Edges of front tyres wearing on sypes.

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 8 Jan 2013 64,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

o/s/f tyre worn on outside near limit

Fail 23 Jan 2012 53,985 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake pad wire insecure

no print out was produced due to low emissions

o/s/f tyre worn on outside near limit

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,436 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 18,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JNK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR06 JNK, 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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LR06 JNK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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