2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · BN55 CVA
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 182,977 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,977 mi
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
BN55 CVA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2018
- 182,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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BN55 CVA Mileage History
- 26/09/200850,783 mi
- 03/10/200851,167 mi+384 mi
- 02/10/200978,638 mi+27,471 mi
- 07/10/201093,140 mi+14,502 mi
- 08/10/201093,143 mi+3 mi
- 13/10/2011115,475 mi+22,332 mi
- 27/03/2012128,501 mi+13,026 mi
- 20/07/2013139,131 mi+10,630 mi
- 22/07/2013139,131 mi
- 03/02/2014145,720 mi+6,589 mi
- 06/02/2014145,738 mi+18 mi
- 12/02/2015159,782 mi+14,044 mi
- 12/02/2016171,160 mi+11,378 mi
- 13/02/2016171,160 mi
- 21/02/2017179,250 mi+8,090 mi
- 20/02/2018182,977 mi+3,727 mi
Average of roughly 14,060 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
BN55 CVA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (BN55 CVA) between September 2008 and February 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ing”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the in”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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