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KP06 CXC

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,859 mi
Last recorded150,859 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 CXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 150,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 140,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r advise change (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 6 Apr 2017 132,130 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s/r and o/s/r (2.7.3)

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 21 Mar 2016 123,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Mar 2015 117,919 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 105,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,726 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,069 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 87,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 117,489 miles

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

front discs heavily worn

rear discs heavily worn

Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,514 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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KP06 CXC is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KP06 CXC, 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 KP06 CXC registered?

KP06 CXC is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is KP06 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP06 CXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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