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EF06 KFT

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,593 mi
Last recorded188,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 KFT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 188,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 188,593 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 175,333 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 175,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 171,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 171,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 168,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 165,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 159,144 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 143,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 143,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 143,131 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 119,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2012 119,854 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,313 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,880 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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EF06 KFT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF06 KFT, 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 EF06 KFT registered?

EF06 KFT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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