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K99 NJE

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,852 mi
Last recorded162,852 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 NJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 162,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 160,465 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 160,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 158,497 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 158,497 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 156,497 miles

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

Underfloor Covers Fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2023 156,497 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underfloor Covers Fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 154,242 miles

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

Underfloor covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2022 154,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underfloor covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 151,810 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underfloor covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2021 151,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear both Front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underfloor covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 149,663 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underfloor covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,045 miles

engine oil leak

plastic covers fitted to floor pan

Fail 8 Apr 2019 147,045 miles

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

engine oil leak

plastic covers fitted to floor pan

Pass 14 Mar 2018 143,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 139,461 miles

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 139,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2016 136,233 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 130,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre brake light inop

Fail 11 Jun 2014 118,476 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light inop

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,301 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 105,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 88,562 miles

Front discs worn

Front pads worn

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,833 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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K99 NJE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K99 NJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K99 NJE registered?

K99 NJE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is K99 NJE safe to buy?

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