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K80 CNX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,572 mi
Last recorded155,572 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 CNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 155,572 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s obligatory mirror slightly damaged but not affecting the rear view .

under engine & sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s wing mirror damaged but not affecting the rear view .

under engine and sill tray cover fitted , obscuring side components.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 123,012 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,690 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 110,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,724 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 104,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low water (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,022 miles

oil leak.brake slight surface

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,745 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Fail 18 Jul 2012 68,726 miles

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

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,725 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,718 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,787 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,611 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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K80 CNX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K80 CNX, 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 K80 CNX registered?

K80 CNX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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