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KJ56 OBR

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,815 mi
Last recorded178,815 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 OBR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 178,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 178,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both mounting bushes worn (d bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs cleaning beam obscured (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 171,746 miles

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

Offside Steering rack slight wear

Suspension fault displyed on dash

Valve stem slightly damaged N/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 171,718 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack slight wear

Suspension fault displyed on dash

Valve stem slightly damaged N/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 161,826 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 152,468 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack play.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 132,087 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 131,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 113,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 95,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 67,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 63,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,933 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,486 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,486 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,049 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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KJ56 OBR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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