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LR06 JNL

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,009 mi
Last recorded174,009 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 JNL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 174,009 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 166,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 159,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 150,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,204 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,125 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 100,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,698 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,346 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,458 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 51,903 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 46,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 36,825 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 36,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,197 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 19,556 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 10,190 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,776 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 JNL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL registered?

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

Is LR06 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 JNL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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