2006 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · KB55 FYU
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 262,174 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 262,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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KB55 FYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/12/2025
- 262,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 34 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB55 FYU 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 (KB55 FYU) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no ”; “Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))”.
KB55 FYU Mileage History
- 25/10/2022152,819 mi
- 25/10/2022152,819 mi
- 29/11/2023155,707 mi+2,888 mi
- 03/12/2024157,395 mi+1,688 mi
- 22/12/2025262,174 mi+104,779 mi
Average of roughly 34,615 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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