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LR56 AUM

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,087 mi
Last recorded195,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 AUM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 195,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 187,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 180,996 miles

Under body trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 180,950 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 162,813 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 150,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 137,365 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,829 miles

Emissions not Detected

Fail 23 Nov 2015 125,828 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Emissions not Detected

Pass 11 Apr 2015 123,813 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 117,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,370 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 111,055 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges to legal minimum.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 97,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 66,737 miles

Both rear tyres very close to min limit

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,672 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 50% worn

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Both rear tyres very close to min limit

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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LR56 AUM is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LR56 AUM, 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 LR56 AUM registered?

LR56 AUM is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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