2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · L700 KKS
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 134,979 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,979 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
L700 KKS Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2019
- 134,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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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L700 KKS Mileage History
- 24/02/200952,357 mi
- 17/02/201054,731 mi+2,374 mi
- 13/04/201054,968 mi+237 mi
- 08/07/201169,568 mi+14,600 mi
- 12/07/201169,594 mi+26 mi
- 11/07/201282,900 mi+13,306 mi
- 20/07/201390,469 mi+7,569 mi
- 23/07/201390,475 mi+6 mi
- 21/05/201490,953 mi+478 mi
- 11/07/201595,012 mi+4,059 mi
- 26/07/201696,556 mi+1,544 mi
- 18/07/2017110,913 mi+14,357 mi
- 05/09/2017112,970 mi+2,057 mi
- 04/09/2018119,071 mi+6,101 mi
- 31/08/2019134,979 mi+15,908 mi
Average of roughly 7,859 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
L700 KKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (L700 KKS) between February 2009 and August 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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