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KS06 URW

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,195 mi
Last recorded188,195 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 URW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 188,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 162,426 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 162,426 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 134,051 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 113,508 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 113,508 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,340 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,340 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 134,356 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 98,845 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 98,845 miles

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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KS06 URW is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS06 URW, 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 KS06 URW registered?

KS06 URW is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is KS06 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 URW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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