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C25 KCF

2006 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,330 mi
Last recorded139,330 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 KCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 139,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 139,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 130,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,090 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 98,518 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,645 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,018 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 86,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,315 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,408 miles

both sides rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,554 miles

rear tyres worn low

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,475 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,706 miles

nail in nsr tyre

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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C25 KCF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C25 KCF, 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 C25 KCF registered?

C25 KCF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 9 October 2006.

Is C25 KCF safe to buy?

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