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KJ56 JZK

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,873 mi
Last recorded177,873 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 JZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 177,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 177,840 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 169,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 159,089 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 150,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 138,950 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,668 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 102,055 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 102,052 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 80,879 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)

run flat tyres not fitted to the rear of the vehicle

Pass 14 May 2011 62,086 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 62,086 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 48,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 34,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

belly pan fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

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 JZK is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ56 JZK, 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 KJ56 JZK registered?

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

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