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KD56 YZW

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

239,324 mi
Last recorded239,324 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 YZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 239,324 miles

undertray fitted.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 217,308 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2023 211,940 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 206,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 200,156 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 192,801 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 192,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 180,183 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 175,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 166,014 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 166,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 155,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 155,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 143,170 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 131,397 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 121,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low in tread / o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

rear discs showing corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs outer edges corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2011 102,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2011 102,393 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,271 miles

O/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2010 91,271 miles

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

O/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2009 82,181 miles

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

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 YZW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

KD56 YZW is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is KD56 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD56 YZW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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