2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · ND56 BWB
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 125,030 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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.
ND56 BWB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 125,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND56 BWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (ND56 BWB) between November 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
ND56 BWB Mileage History
- 20/11/200930,533 mi
- 10/11/201047,894 mi+17,361 mi
- 12/11/201156,744 mi+8,850 mi
- 07/11/201262,653 mi+5,909 mi
- 07/11/201262,654 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/201367,394 mi+4,740 mi
- 09/11/201367,394 mi
- 25/10/201470,758 mi+3,364 mi
- 25/10/201470,758 mi
- 14/11/201575,908 mi+5,150 mi
- 24/10/201680,866 mi+4,958 mi
- 01/11/201783,820 mi+2,954 mi
- 15/01/201987,638 mi+3,818 mi
- 09/01/202096,492 mi+8,854 mi
- 06/01/2021102,169 mi+5,677 mi
- 06/01/2022103,310 mi+1,141 mi
- 10/01/2023108,258 mi+4,948 mi
- 13/01/2024112,126 mi+3,868 mi
- 07/01/2025115,647 mi+3,521 mi
- 26/01/2026125,030 mi+9,383 mi
Average of roughly 5,839 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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