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MA06 LZF

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,997 mi
Last recorded170,997 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 LZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 170,997 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 170,997 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 168,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 156,224 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 138,963 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 138,961 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 126,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2018 126,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2017 111,122 miles

prop shaft rubber spliting

Fail 16 Jan 2017 111,122 miles

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

prop shaft rubber spliting

Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,837 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

Fail 7 Jan 2015 92,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

slight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

Fail 11 Oct 2014 92,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

slight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,019 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,017 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,195 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,171 miles

front tyres wearing inside egdes

rear tyres wearing inside egdes

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,728 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,060 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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MA06 LZF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MA06 LZF, 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 MA06 LZF registered?

MA06 LZF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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