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KG56 BNJ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

248,479 mi
Last recorded248,479 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 BNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 248,479 miles

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both osf/nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms osr/nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 237,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 141,077 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

emission to clean

Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,145 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 133,233 miles

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

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

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

emission too clean

under tray attached

Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,260 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 130,257 miles

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

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

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

plastic cover under body and engine

Pass 27 Oct 2014 121,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,442 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Oct 2012 105,853 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 103,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 100,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 86,431 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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KG56 BNJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KG56 BNJ, 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 BNJ registered?

KG56 BNJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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