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KL56 FYV

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,202 mi
Last recorded182,202 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 FYV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 182,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 176,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 171,726 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 163,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 163,742 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 151,564 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 145,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 134,839 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,096 miles

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

Front tyres wearing slightly on sholders of tread

Grease leaking from N/S/R driveshaft

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 97,507 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 78,913 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 78,876 miles

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

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

emissions passed too low to register on test

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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KL56 FYV is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KL56 FYV, 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 KL56 FYV registered?

KL56 FYV is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is KL56 FYV safe to buy?

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