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LS06 SKD

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,734 mi
Last recorded85,734 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 SKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,734 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 85,702 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 80,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 88,110 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 194,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 191,046 miles

front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 150,281 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 148,187 miles

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

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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LS06 SKD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS06 SKD, 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 LS06 SKD registered?

LS06 SKD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LS06 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS06 SKD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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