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BT06 KKV

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,715 mi
Last recorded95,715 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 KKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 95,715 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 95,712 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,596 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 94,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,247 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 90,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,899 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,983 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,929 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,021 miles

Both Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,416 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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BT06 KKV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 BT06 KKV, 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 BT06 KKV registered?

BT06 KKV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is BT06 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT06 KKV 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.

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