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EA56 ZKJ

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,770 mi
Last recorded169,770 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 169,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 156,059 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt receiver outer casing broken.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 28 May 2015 156,051 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seatbelt receiver outer casing broken.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 29 May 2014 139,806 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 121,175 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 121,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,260 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 94,395 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 94,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 79,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,864 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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EA56 ZKJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA56 ZKJ, 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 EA56 ZKJ registered?

EA56 ZKJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is EA56 ZKJ safe to buy?

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