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KG56 HYB

2006 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,934 mi
Last recorded160,934 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 HYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 160,934 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 159,949 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 158,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,276 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 146,468 miles

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

off side front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 138,905 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low and perishing - recommend replacing soon

Pass 3 Oct 2016 135,164 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 132,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 128,614 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 123,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 117,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 108,299 miles

rear tyres wearing low

trigger point not met

Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,743 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 71,739 miles

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

front brake discs and pads heavily worn reccomend further inspection

movement in steering offside

undertrays fitted

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 HYB is a 2006 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG56 HYB registered?

KG56 HYB is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is KG56 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG56 HYB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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