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AV06 KDJ

2006 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,140 mi
Last recorded256,140 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 KDJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 256,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 250,045 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 243,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 243,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 234,719 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 234,714 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 225,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 215,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 200,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 181,990 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 164,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 164,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 145,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,003 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM MARK

NO EXHAUST EMISSIONS DETECFTED

Nearside Front Upper WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CENTRE TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit CENTRE TREAD (4.1.E.1)

UNABLE TO INSPECT BAKE PIPES BEHIND TOP ENGINE COVER AND BTTOM UNDER RUN COVERS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 98,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,186 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 94,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,965 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 70,965 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,419 miles

Child seats fitted at rear preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bellypan fitted

floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bellypan fitted

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

sideskirts fitted

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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AV06 KDJ is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV06 KDJ, 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 AV06 KDJ registered?

AV06 KDJ is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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