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KU06 LAE

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,614 mi
Last recorded139,614 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 LAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 139,614 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 137,064 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 135,879 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 132,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 127,462 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 122,203 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 114,865 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 105,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,751 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 76,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Headlamp has slight misting of water

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 59,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to limit on edges

centre brake lamp not working

Fail 25 Apr 2013 59,465 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)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 48,935 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 43,021 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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,590 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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KU06 LAE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KU06 LAE, 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 KU06 LAE registered?

KU06 LAE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is KU06 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 LAE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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