2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · PE56 MDN
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 130,629 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE56 MDN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2026
- 130,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE56 MDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (PE56 MDN) between September 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PE56 MDN Mileage History
- 29/09/200925,930 mi
- 30/09/201032,551 mi+6,621 mi
- 29/09/201137,975 mi+5,424 mi
- 26/09/201244,361 mi+6,386 mi
- 27/09/201351,069 mi+6,708 mi
- 27/09/201351,069 mi
- 11/09/201457,200 mi+6,131 mi
- 12/09/201457,200 mi
- 28/09/201563,700 mi+6,500 mi
- 06/09/201668,853 mi+5,153 mi
- 28/09/201776,373 mi+7,520 mi
- 13/09/201883,313 mi+6,940 mi
- 24/09/201991,436 mi+8,123 mi
- 22/09/202097,321 mi+5,885 mi
- 24/09/2021102,182 mi+4,861 mi
- 06/10/2022108,285 mi+6,103 mi
- 02/09/2023111,696 mi+3,411 mi
- 04/09/2023111,696 mi
- 10/09/2024117,540 mi+5,844 mi
- 10/10/2025124,017 mi+6,477 mi
- 06/10/2026130,629 mi+6,612 mi
Average of roughly 6,152 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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