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MF56 LFY

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,333 mi
Last recorded173,333 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 LFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 173,333 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 168,841 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users just passes (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passes (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just passes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 168,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around cat and flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light on , suggest having this checked

Pass 5 Apr 2022 160,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 150,301 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 141,491 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 141,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 143,832 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 9 Mar 2019 143,832 miles

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

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 24 Feb 2018 125,472 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,497 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 117,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 108,782 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 99,734 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 99,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,335 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,366 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

undertrays and side covers fitted not allowing full inspection

wear to front brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,082 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,936 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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MF56 LFY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF56 LFY, 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 MF56 LFY registered?

MF56 LFY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is MF56 LFY safe to buy?

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