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K44 AYR

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,205 mi
Last recorded103,205 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 AYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,205 miles

Front exhaust bracket cracked

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

Rear Outer both rear cv joints leaking grease x2

Fail 30 Oct 2025 103,167 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure middle of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Nearside Front 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 the legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer both rear cv joints leaking grease x2

Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,093 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked

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

Offside Rear park brake low reading

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 100,093 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp cracked

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

Offside Rear very low reading

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 96,114 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,114 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

reversing light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,788 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front back plate loose

Pass 15 Oct 2020 84,276 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 84,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 80,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 65,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 65,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,523 miles

nearside and offside (front to rears)metal brake pipes corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner(raised)edge of tread area

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,352 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)

both front brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,265 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,259 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 39,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,790 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,266 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)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,646 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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K44 AYR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K44 AYR, 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 K44 AYR registered?

K44 AYR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is K44 AYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 AYR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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