2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YH56 TCJ
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 129,923 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH56 TCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 129,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 TCJ 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 (YH56 TCJ) between August 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 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 (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YH56 TCJ Mileage History
- 07/08/2024109,309 mi
- 19/08/2024109,526 mi+217 mi
- 20/08/2025118,235 mi+8,709 mi
- 20/08/2025118,235 mi
- 15/05/2026129,923 mi+11,688 mi
Average of roughly 11,656 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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