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KG06 GFA

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,049 mi
Last recorded163,049 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 GFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 163,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,200 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Offside Handbrake effort low, requires adjustment

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 135,201 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 135,201 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 each side (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 135,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,247 miles

diesel emissions too low to trigger results

engine covers, side skirts and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,228 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 118,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre getting close to 2mm markers

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear inner brake pads look to be getting low

Fail 31 Oct 2015 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside rear tyre getting close to 2mm markers

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear inner brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2014 83,959 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear inner brake pads look very close to limit

Fail 6 Nov 2014 83,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre getting close to 2mm wear markers

rear inner brake pads look very close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,949 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 GFA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GFA, 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 GFA registered?

KG06 GFA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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