2006 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · YL06 NXS
2006 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 152,028 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL06 NXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 152,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL06 NXS 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 5 Series (YL06 NXS) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YL06 NXS Mileage History
- 18/07/2022145,120 mi
- 04/08/2023147,316 mi+2,196 mi
- 05/08/2024149,420 mi+2,104 mi
- 11/08/2025152,028 mi+2,608 mi
- 11/08/2025152,028 mi
Average of roughly 2,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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