2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · HT06 ACO
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 205,184 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,184 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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HT06 ACO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2018
- 205,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT06 ACO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (HT06 ACO) between June 2009 and July 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2018 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: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
HT06 ACO Mileage History
- 11/06/200966,434 mi
- 28/06/201090,164 mi+23,730 mi
- 16/06/2011108,046 mi+17,882 mi
- 24/05/2012123,904 mi+15,858 mi
- 24/05/2013140,653 mi+16,749 mi
- 07/05/2014158,013 mi+17,360 mi
- 31/05/2016187,404 mi+29,391 mi
- 31/05/2016187,404 mi
- 07/08/2017196,071 mi+8,667 mi
- 07/08/2017196,071 mi
- 12/07/2018205,184 mi+9,113 mi
Average of roughly 15,274 miles per year across 11 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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