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KJ06 HBD

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,228 mi
Last recorded195,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 HBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 195,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 189,861 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 186,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 186,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 183,048 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 183,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 178,743 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 178,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 174,282 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 174,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 154,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 140,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wear thin inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 130,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,074 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 99,897 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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KJ06 HBD is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KJ06 HBD, 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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KJ06 HBD is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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