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HG56 KBP

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,407 mi
Last recorded124,407 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 KBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 124,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,053 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 122,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 118,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 105,139 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,108 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 85,108 miles

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

advise front brakes creaking

Pass 12 Dec 2017 82,862 miles

under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,256 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,690 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,606 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,083 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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HG56 KBP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HG56 KBP, 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 HG56 KBP registered?

HG56 KBP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is HG56 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 KBP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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