2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RO06 OGA
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 134,310 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,310 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.
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RO06 OGA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 134,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO06 OGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 525 (RO06 OGA) between April 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 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 (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
RO06 OGA Mileage History
- 07/04/200922,058 mi
- 05/05/201028,183 mi+6,125 mi
- 03/05/201138,170 mi+9,987 mi
- 31/05/201249,581 mi+11,411 mi
- 15/05/201359,236 mi+9,655 mi
- 23/06/201471,626 mi+12,390 mi
- 22/06/201588,330 mi+16,704 mi
- 22/06/201588,330 mi
- 02/07/201695,800 mi+7,470 mi
- 01/07/2017161,718 mi+65,918 mi
- 26/07/2018104,880 mi-56,838 mi
- 27/07/2019109,380 mi+4,500 mi
- 15/07/2021187,827 mi+78,447 mi
- 30/06/2022124,042 mi-63,785 mi
- 01/08/2023124,954 mi+912 mi
- 30/07/2024126,219 mi+1,265 mi
- 22/07/2025129,901 mi+3,682 mi
- 24/07/2025129,903 mi+2 mi
- 21/07/2026134,310 mi+4,407 mi
Average of roughly 6,493 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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