2006 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YP06 NLG
2006 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 316,658 km. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 316,658 km
- 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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YP06 NLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 316,658 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP06 NLG 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 (YP06 NLG) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to Offside rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
YP06 NLG Odometer History
- 18/05/2023267,291 km
- 18/05/2023267,291 km
- 04/06/2024288,337 km+21,046 km
- 06/06/2025301,286 km+12,949 km
- 04/06/2026316,658 km+15,372 km
Average of roughly 16,196 km 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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