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KG06 EFE

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,003 mi
Last recorded175,003 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 EFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 175,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 162,211 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 145,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 135,179 miles

front inner pads worn low

rear inner pads worn low

Fail 28 Aug 2012 135,179 miles

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

front inner pads worn low

osf tyre close to limit

rear inner pads worn low

Pass 12 Oct 2011 114,660 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 114,660 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner eges

emmisions to clean to cheak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 78,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,190 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,254 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,454 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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KG06 EFE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KG06 EFE, 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 KG06 EFE registered?

KG06 EFE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is KG06 EFE safe to buy?

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