CarVerify

Free Car Check

A19 LSK

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,232 mi
Last recorded65,232 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 LSK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,232 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,001 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,725 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,594 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,733 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust emits smoke after period on idle

Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,364 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,584 miles

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 40,584 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,776 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,394 miles

n/s/r parking brake effort low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 19,750 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 19,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,224 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A19 LSK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A19 LSK, 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 A19 LSK?

You can check the full history of A19 LSK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A19 LSK registered?

A19 LSK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is A19 LSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 LSK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A19 LSK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A19 LSK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.