CarVerify

Free Car Check

MD55 BXN

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,409 mi
Last recorded182,409 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 BXN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 182,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 175,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 170,072 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 163,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 157,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 153,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2019 148,567 miles

Front tyres wearing to inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam defletors (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 138,273 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 138,273 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (245/40x18 p7 blue) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 127,549 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 127,549 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,129 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 91,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s front tyres wear & cuts on edges

runout rear brakes

Fail 14 Nov 2014 91,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s front tyres wear & cuts on edges

o/s/r tyre wear on edges

runout rear brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 87,671 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 82,166 miles

unable to see brake fluid reservoir due to cuvers

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,837 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,972 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,803 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,964 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MD55 BXN is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD55 BXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MD55 BXN?

You can check the full history of MD55 BXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MD55 BXN registered?

MD55 BXN is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is MD55 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD55 BXN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MD55 BXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MD55 BXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.