2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · LD06 DMX
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 81,188 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD06 DMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2023
- 81,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD06 DMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (LD06 DMX) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (5.3.4 (b)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LD06 DMX Mileage History
- 09/10/202162,930 mi
- 30/09/202269,642 mi+6,712 mi
- 11/10/202381,188 mi+11,546 mi
- 11/10/202381,188 mi
Average of roughly 9,109 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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