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KE56 MZT

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,991 mi
Last recorded168,991 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE56 MZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 168,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose to caliper is starting to crack/ perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 161,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 158,013 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s fronts are heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 153,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 153,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 148,210 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 140,691 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 128,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 128,936 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 117,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,629 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 100,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,410 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,341 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,467 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,700 miles

advise front discs getting lipped pads on ly slightly worn

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges where the tread is not cut as deep

Fail 3 Feb 2011 49,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise front discs getting lipped pads on ly slightly worn

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the edges where the tread is not cut as deep

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,912 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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KE56 MZT is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KE56 MZT, 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 KE56 MZT registered?

KE56 MZT is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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