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VE56 KYP

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

185,072 mi
Last recorded185,072 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 185,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn both edges

Pass 5 Dec 2024 177,913 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 169,894 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 163,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 158,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 153,189 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 149,348 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,161 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,105 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 130,425 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Dec 2014 118,080 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 111,511 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 94,739 miles

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 88,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 88,492 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,841 miles

passed emissions test too low to register on test

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 KYP is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VE56 KYP, 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 KYP registered?

VE56 KYP is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2006.

Is VE56 KYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 KYP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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