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KRZ 7557

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRZ 7557
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 129,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,697 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 124,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,132 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 109,201 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 109,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edges 225/50/17 98W (5.2.3 (e))

Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,635 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in A zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 102,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in A zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 102,542 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in A zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 102,538 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Has two nails in tyre. ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in A zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge. 225/50/17 Run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

eml light on indicating a fault

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,214 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,416 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 7 Oct 2013 49,126 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,332 miles

Emmisions to low test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,307 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,499 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)

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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KRZ 7557 is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KRZ 7557, 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 KRZ 7557 registered?

KRZ 7557 is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is KRZ 7557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRZ 7557 shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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