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KJ56 FNU

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,085 mi
Last recorded156,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 FNU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 156,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 121,973 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s rear wheel on front o/s front wheel on rear although tyre sizes are same

Fail 23 Feb 2023 121,973 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity faded (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear o/s rear wheel on front o/s front wheel on rear although tyre sizes are same

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,939 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 98,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 29 May 2019 93,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 83,339 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 83,339 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,090 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,414 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 44,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,430 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 27,077 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)

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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KJ56 FNU is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KJ56 FNU, 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 KJ56 FNU registered?

KJ56 FNU is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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