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KD56 YZO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,757 mi
Last recorded68,757 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 YZO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 68,757 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 62,201 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 62,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 59,124 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,494 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 49,659 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 47,995 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,062 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 43,226 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 34,617 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 27,526 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,043 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in tread on inner edge but unable to see cords

Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,473 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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KD56 YZO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KD56 YZO, 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 KD56 YZO registered?

KD56 YZO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is KD56 YZO safe to buy?

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