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V5 KTG

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,182 mi
Last recorded167,182 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 KTG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 167,182 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 167,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 164,029 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 161,867 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 158,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 153,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 146,022 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 143,228 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,974 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,973 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 118,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 107,740 miles

Level control error

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 107,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Level control error

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,193 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,703 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 88,702 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,506 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 52,384 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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V5 KTG 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 78.3%.

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 V5 KTG, 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 V5 KTG registered?

V5 KTG is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is V5 KTG safe to buy?

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