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MA06 LZN

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,794 mi
Last recorded142,794 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 142,794 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,148 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on

both front brake disc slightly worn

nearside + offside rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning lamp on

both front brake disc slightly worn

nearside + offside rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 75,578 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 LZN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LZN, 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

How do I check the history of MA06 LZN?

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What year was MA06 LZN registered?

MA06 LZN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MA06 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA06 LZN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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