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LR56 GBV

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,421 mi
Last recorded145,421 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 GBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2023 145,421 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 130,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s Rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front ( Cracking ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2021 130,884 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated N/s Front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s + O/s Rear ( Cracking ) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s Rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front ( Cracking ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,964 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,227 miles

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,141 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 6 Jan 2016 85,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 72,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,255 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 3 Aug 2012 59,877 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 59,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 51,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 39,451 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,051 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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LR56 GBV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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