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KH06 OXZ

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,741 mi
Last recorded143,741 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 OXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 143,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 133,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 130,180 miles

Bonnet lever missing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 130,180 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Bonnet lever missing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 124,473 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 124,473 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

pads and disc's low at front ...rear pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 119,657 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 113,104 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 113,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 107,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 89,432 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever near end of working travel

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 OXZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KH06 OXZ, 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 KH06 OXZ registered?

KH06 OXZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is KH06 OXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH06 OXZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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