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LS06 SOU

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

67,378 mi
Last recorded67,378 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 SOU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,378 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 67,378 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,110 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 61,094 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 45,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 45,685 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 40,664 miles

tyre pressure waring light on

Fail 3 Dec 2020 40,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure waring light on

Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,779 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,884 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 27,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,072 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders

Offside rear tyre has various cuts - none deep enough to reach cords

Fail 28 Jan 2014 24,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing more on inner shoulders

Offside rear tyre has various cuts - none deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Jan 2013 22,473 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 19,538 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 17,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 14,775 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,473 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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LS06 SOU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LS06 SOU, 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 LS06 SOU registered?

LS06 SOU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is LS06 SOU safe to buy?

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