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AJ06 LBA

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,521 mi
Last recorded198,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 LBA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 198,521 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 179,054 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 160,346 miles

Bonnet pull lever missing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 160,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Bonnet pull lever missing.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 152,342 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 151,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2019 148,898 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2018 145,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 142,189 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2017 142,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 139,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 136,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s door mirror glass is dittrated

Fail 4 Aug 2015 136,676 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s door mirror glass is dittrated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 130,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 7 Jul 2014 130,527 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,976 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 113,884 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 92,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,256 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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AJ06 LBA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ06 LBA, 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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AJ06 LBA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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