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K400 NGG

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,159 mi
Last recorded138,159 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 NGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 138,159 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2018 132,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2017 125,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 120,068 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 120,068 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tierod (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 15 Nov 2014 115,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover obsrubing under bonnet inspection for some brake components.

diesal emissions too clean

Pass 14 Nov 2013 110,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emmisions to clean to gain reading

Fail 14 Nov 2013 110,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emmisions to clean to gain reading

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,710 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 93,860 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn below limit inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,997 miles

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

to clean to get a diesel reading

Fail 11 Nov 2010 85,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

to clean to get a diesel reading

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,419 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 73,798 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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K400 NGG is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K400 NGG, 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 K400 NGG registered?

K400 NGG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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