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KHZ 4659

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,200 mi
Last recorded126,200 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHZ 4659
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 126,200 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 126,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 122,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 114,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 106,649 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 95,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 86,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,945 miles

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

undertrays oily

Fail 2 Jul 2019 80,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays oily

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,248 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,316 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 70,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,211 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded.

o/s rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,814 miles

play in o/s front track rod end (border pass).

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,723 miles

rear brake pads worn.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,565 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,567 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 26,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,269 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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KHZ 4659 is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KHZ 4659, 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 KHZ 4659 registered?

KHZ 4659 is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 2006.

Is KHZ 4659 safe to buy?

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