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KD06 VZC

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,153 mi
Last recorded164,153 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 VZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 164,153 miles

Central Front Coolant leak.

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

Front Headlamps staying to go hazy.

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly Nearside & Offside. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 157,964 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 157,964 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 146,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 139,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 139,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,688 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim has been alloy welded.

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres close to legal limit. offside rear is badly worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 125,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel rim has been alloy welded.

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres close to legal limit. offside rear is badly worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,650 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2017 114,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,812 miles

hand brake hi

oil leak from engine / gear box

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,791 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2013 72,880 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,684 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 47,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2009 37,755 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,558 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 VZC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KD06 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

KD06 VZC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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