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KH06 UCA

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,013 mi
Last recorded151,013 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 UCA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 151,013 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 141,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,829 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 131,829 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,053 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 120,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,160 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt stork casing broken

Fail 21 Jun 2013 108,157 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear seat belt stork casing broken

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 67,477 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,083 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

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 UCA is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

KH06 UCA is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is KH06 UCA safe to buy?

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