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KD06 VNC

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,998 mi
Last recorded162,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 VNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 162,998 miles

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

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

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

non-obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Jan 2019 162,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

non-obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2017 143,406 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 132,286 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake needs attention

Fail 19 Jul 2016 132,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working Number plate lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Hand brake needs attention

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,768 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,255 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 109,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 89,539 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 78,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 66,624 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 55,213 miles

Both front tyres have worn uneveny on inner edges - Advise replacement ASAP

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KD06 VNC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KD06 VNC, 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 KD06 VNC registered?

KD06 VNC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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The MOT history for KD06 VNC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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