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VE56 KXX

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,287 mi
Last recorded105,287 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 KXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,287 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 105,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,207 miles

engine cover and Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,012 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,012 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,959 miles

o.s.r tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o.s.r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,459 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 60,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,762 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,625 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,215 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 45,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VE56 KXX is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE56 KXX, 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 VE56 KXX registered?

VE56 KXX is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is VE56 KXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 KXX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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