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KC06 LXD

2006 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,309 mi
Last recorded147,309 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 LXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 147,309 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight fumes under bonnet area

Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 139,737 miles

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

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

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Pass 4 Feb 2023 137,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 135,671 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,490 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 133,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 131,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 129,285 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 118,612 miles

check inner front brake pads next service

Pass 13 Feb 2015 114,959 miles

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 114,894 miles

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

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 110,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 105,778 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,634 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 May 2009 66,674 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KC06 LXD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KC06 LXD, 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 KC06 LXD registered?

KC06 LXD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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