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LR06 UKE

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,073 mi
Last recorded172,073 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 UKE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 172,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 157,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2024 157,703 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2023 148,463 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 144,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 144,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,027 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,862 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 130,834 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded above plastic tray in front of nsr wheel. Area marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear wire disconnected brakes very good at time of test

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush perishing and slight on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components for test

Fail 7 Nov 2020 130,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 120,243 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle Full cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 May 2018 111,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,080 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 104,080 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2016 100,565 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,360 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 29 Apr 2013 63,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 May 2012 56,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,754 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 46,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,597 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,714 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,651 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight smearing from front wipers

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 UKE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UKE, 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 LR06 UKE registered?

LR06 UKE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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