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KH06 NEL

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,870 mi
Last recorded166,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 NEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 166,870 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 166,810 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 166,652 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 165,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 165,375 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 162,634 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 158,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 155,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 155,463 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle low effort (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 151,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

zero emissions at dga

Pass 2 Feb 2015 148,850 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

zero emissions registered at dga

Pass 1 Feb 2014 145,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2012 125,915 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 116,781 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 107,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 107,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,401 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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KH06 NEL 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 82.4%.

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 KH06 NEL, 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 KH06 NEL registered?

KH06 NEL is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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