2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MA56 MMJ
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2006. Recorded mileage 125,452 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2497cc
MA56 MMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2026
- 125,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
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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MA56 MMJ Mileage History
- 15/08/2024102,645 mi
- 14/08/2025115,393 mi+12,748 mi
- 20/08/2025115,503 mi+110 mi
- 27/08/2025115,693 mi+190 mi
- 29/08/2026125,452 mi+9,759 mi
Average of roughly 11,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA56 MMJ 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 (MA56 MMJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 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: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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