2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YB06 CFD
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 152,396 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YB06 CFD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2021
- 152,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB06 CFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (YB06 CFD) between April 2009 and June 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
YB06 CFD Mileage History
- 15/04/200951,194 mi
- 16/04/200951,194 mi
- 23/12/200961,321 mi+10,127 mi
- 15/12/201067,359 mi+6,038 mi
- 21/12/201176,781 mi+9,422 mi
- 18/12/201285,857 mi+9,076 mi
- 18/12/201285,857 mi
- 17/12/201399,808 mi+13,951 mi
- 23/12/2014107,814 mi+8,006 mi
- 22/12/2015130,441 mi+22,627 mi
- 22/12/2015130,441 mi
- 19/01/2017136,447 mi+6,006 mi
- 19/01/2017136,447 mi
- 03/02/2018144,550 mi+8,103 mi
- 03/02/2018144,550 mi
- 11/02/2019150,833 mi+6,283 mi
- 27/05/2020152,392 mi+1,559 mi
- 07/06/2021152,396 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,333 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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