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EF06 KGX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,545 mi
Last recorded120,545 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 KGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 120,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 117,168 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 114,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 110,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 105,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 100,119 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,142 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 90,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,587 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 78,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 70,869 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,783 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,950 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,304 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 31,870 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 25,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 19,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,489 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 KGX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EF06 KGX, 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 EF06 KGX registered?

EF06 KGX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is EF06 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 KGX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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