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KF06 BWK

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,901 mi
Last recorded128,901 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 BWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,901 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 128,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 125,311 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 125,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 122,195 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 5 Aug 2020 122,186 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,647 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Fail 19 Mar 2019 118,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,245 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f hose slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,174 miles

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,662 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,912 miles

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

front tyres wearing outside egdes

nearside rear tyre has cut outer wall not deep enough to see the cords

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,309 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,309 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,324 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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KF06 BWK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KF06 BWK, 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 KF06 BWK registered?

KF06 BWK is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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