2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · OV06 UWX
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/05/2006. Recorded mileage 168,346 miles. MOT valid until 11/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,346 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
OV06 UWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 168,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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OV06 UWX Mileage History
- 21/09/2023166,396 mi
- 25/09/2023166,399 mi+3 mi
- 04/10/2024167,610 mi+1,211 mi
- 06/01/2026168,346 mi+736 mi
- 12/01/2026168,346 mi
Average of roughly 844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV06 UWX 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 (OV06 UWX) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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