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KG56 BLJ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,510 mi
Last recorded176,510 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 176,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 168,171 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

under tray fitted obsecure some compoments

Fail 28 Sep 2021 168,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

under tray fitted obsecure some compoments

Pass 23 Sep 2020 160,328 miles

Nearside Front brake pads wear sensor wire damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2019 151,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 142,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside + nearside disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover+under tray obscure some components

Fail 18 Sep 2018 142,114 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside + nearside disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover+under tray obscure some components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 132,784 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 20 Sep 2017 132,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,397 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) offside rear tyre worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside reg lamp slightly insecure

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 123,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front drop links (2.4.G.2)

(strong advice) front washer pump weak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) offside rear tyre worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside reg lamp slightly insecure

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,711 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 97,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,900 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,934 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 72,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,254 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,025 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,585 miles

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

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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KG56 BLJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG56 BLJ, 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 KG56 BLJ registered?

KG56 BLJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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