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SV06 KVE

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,001 mi
Last recorded163,001 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 KVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 163,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 160,569 miles

full underbody under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2024 154,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 10 Sep 2021 129,517 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 129,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 101,742 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 101,730 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,653 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 101,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cut into canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,949 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2017 92,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 92,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,478 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,517 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 85,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,561 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,881 miles

o/s/r,n/s/r tyres on wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,066 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 62,858 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,349 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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SV06 KVE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SV06 KVE, 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 SV06 KVE registered?

SV06 KVE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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