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KB55 RWL

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,257 mi
Last recorded124,257 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 RWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 124,257 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 124,257 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 119,986 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 114,075 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 108,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,148 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,654 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 53,593 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight deterioration to front reg plate

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,593 miles

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

slight deterioration to front reg plate

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KB55 RWL is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KB55 RWL, 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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KB55 RWL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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