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K19 WTS

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,307 mi
Last recorded181,307 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 WTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 181,307 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 152,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 118,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underfloor covers restricts inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,365 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,035 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 100,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 83,761 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 83,761 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,652 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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K19 WTS is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K19 WTS, 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 K19 WTS registered?

K19 WTS is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is K19 WTS safe to buy?

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