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OV06 KSZ

2006 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,343 mi
Last recorded161,343 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 KSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 161,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,334 miles

ns front lower suspension joint has slight play

ns/os front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Oct 2019 155,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ns front lower suspension joint has slight play

ns/os front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2018 152,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,076 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 151,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,774 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 146,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 144,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 136,240 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 136,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 132,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 111,076 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,899 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2009 65,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OV06 KSZ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV06 KSZ, 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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OV06 KSZ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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