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MA06 LZH

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 LZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 120,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 110,396 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 104,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,949 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 98,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,013 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to n/s rear flexi corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 79,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 64,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,230 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 35,390 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 35,390 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,113 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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MA06 LZH is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 MA06 LZH, 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 MA06 LZH registered?

MA06 LZH is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is MA06 LZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA06 LZH 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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