MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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