2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · KJ06 WFT
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2006. Recorded mileage 240,498 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/07/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,498 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2497cc
KJ06 WFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 240,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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KJ06 WFT Mileage History
- 17/10/2023235,260 mi
- 21/10/2023235,262 mi+2 mi
- 01/11/2024238,563 mi+3,301 mi
- 03/02/2026240,478 mi+1,915 mi
- 04/02/2026240,498 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KJ06 WFT 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 (KJ06 WFT) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”; “Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”.
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