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LY06 PUV

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 PUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 95,958 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 82,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 82,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 74,073 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 74,073 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 70,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 58,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 50,215 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 43,971 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,496 miles

Small cut on o/s/r tyre.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,061 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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LY06 PUV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LY06 PUV, 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 LY06 PUV registered?

LY06 PUV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is LY06 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 PUV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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