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VK56 LJE

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,363 mi
Last recorded130,363 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 LJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,363 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 124,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high

Fail 24 Nov 2020 124,195 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Nov 2019 119,344 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 22 Nov 2019 119,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Nov 2018 112,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 112,742 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 107,520 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,221 miles

o/s /r tyre 2to3mm n/s/r close to limit 1mm inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,013 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 90,013 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,087 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 79,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,370 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,218 miles

front brake disc slight worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,075 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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VK56 LJE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK56 LJE, 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 VK56 LJE registered?

VK56 LJE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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