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LA06 KAO

2006 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,283 mi
Last recorded130,283 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 KAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 126,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,545 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,822 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,192 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,021 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,109 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 50,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,711 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 45,711 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)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,402 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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LA06 KAO is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LA06 KAO, 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.

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What year was LA06 KAO registered?

LA06 KAO is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LA06 KAO safe to buy?

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