2006 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · SM56 YMY
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 111,927 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM56 YMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 111,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM56 YMY 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 (SM56 YMY) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SM56 YMY Mileage History
- 22/07/202499,017 mi
- 24/07/202499,019 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/2025104,620 mi+5,601 mi
- 01/07/2026111,925 mi+7,305 mi
- 03/07/2026111,927 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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