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LY56 LHF

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,545 mi
Last recorded65,545 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 LHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,545 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,640 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)

brake pipe leading to offside rear slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 59,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

brake pipe leading to offside rear slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 52,738 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn & corroded

nearside rear & offside rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre wearing on both inner & outer edges - no tread

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,270 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has cut around outer wall but no cords showing at time of test.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 44,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,451 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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LY56 LHF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY56 LHF, 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 LY56 LHF registered?

LY56 LHF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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