2006 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · DE56 XDL
2006 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 198,344 miles. MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE56 XDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2025
- 198,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE56 XDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (DE56 XDL) between May 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system new hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DE56 XDL Mileage History
- 05/05/2022185,381 mi
- 27/06/2023192,226 mi+6,845 mi
- 10/07/2023192,229 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/2025198,344 mi+6,115 mi
- 13/03/2025198,344 mi
Average of roughly 4,540 miles per year across 5 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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