2006 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LD06 LCO
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 149,978 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 May 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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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LD06 LCO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2020
- 149,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD06 LCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (LD06 LCO) between March 2009 and September 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LD06 LCO Mileage History
- 23/03/200939,452 mi
- 23/03/201048,126 mi+8,674 mi
- 23/03/201048,126 mi
- 04/03/201155,560 mi+7,434 mi
- 07/03/201264,264 mi+8,704 mi
- 07/03/201264,264 mi
- 04/03/201374,316 mi+10,052 mi
- 27/02/201483,193 mi+8,877 mi
- 06/03/201593,913 mi+10,720 mi
- 03/03/2016104,217 mi+10,304 mi
- 05/03/2016104,217 mi
- 22/03/2017118,721 mi+14,504 mi
- 01/04/2017118,721 mi
- 24/03/2018131,480 mi+12,759 mi
- 09/04/2019142,916 mi+11,436 mi
- 16/04/2019142,952 mi+36 mi
- 17/04/2019142,952 mi
- 11/09/2020149,978 mi+7,026 mi
Average of roughly 9,635 miles per year across 18 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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