2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · HG06 HRR
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 179,427 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG06 HRR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 179,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HG06 HRR Mileage History
- 28/09/2023167,489 mi
- 29/09/2023167,490 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2025170,699 mi+3,209 mi
- 10/09/2026179,426 mi+8,727 mi
- 22/09/2026179,427 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HG06 HRR 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 (HG06 HRR) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 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 (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rearmost arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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