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KP53 USP

2006 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,740 mi
Last recorded68,740 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 USP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 68,740 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 51,354 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 42,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 32,056 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 27,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 27,265 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 27,134 miles

Under tray & engine covers fitted during test

Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,790 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,429 miles

N/s/r tyre has cuts on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,614 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,503 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,056 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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KP53 USP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KP53 USP, 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 KP53 USP registered?

KP53 USP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is KP53 USP safe to buy?

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