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KB06 KGE

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,014 mi
Last recorded134,014 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 KGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 134,014 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 131,846 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 128,548 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 124,715 miles

Rear Discs rusted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,127 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2015 115,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in o/s front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,024 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,196 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,276 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,889 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,472 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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KB06 KGE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KB06 KGE, 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 KB06 KGE registered?

KB06 KGE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is KB06 KGE safe to buy?

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