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WJ56 LBY

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,996 mi
Last recorded76,996 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 LBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,996 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 71,847 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 71,839 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,043 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and under covers fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 56,760 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,574 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 43,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 36,580 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,392 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 24,792 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,921 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,220 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 15,002 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,002 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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WJ56 LBY is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol 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 WJ56 LBY, 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 WJ56 LBY registered?

WJ56 LBY is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ56 LBY 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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