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LR56 JPV

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,615 mi
Last recorded147,615 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 147,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre scrubbing on edge and tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 143,664 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 129,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,623 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,847 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,095 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 108,093 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 88,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,194 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 47,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,657 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,156 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 JPV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 LR56 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

LR56 JPV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is LR56 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 JPV 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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