2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MV06 FCP
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 252,188 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,188 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MV06 FCP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2023
- 252,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV06 FCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (MV06 FCP) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering”; “Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
MV06 FCP Mileage History
- 23/04/2022246,813 mi
- 27/02/2023249,623 mi+2,810 mi
- 22/04/2023252,188 mi+2,565 mi
Average of roughly 5,397 miles per year across 3 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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