2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · LT05 YMO
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 156,325 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,325 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.
LT05 YMO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2016
- 156,325 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
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LT05 YMO Mileage History
- 11/02/200833,485 mi
- 27/01/200943,674 mi+10,189 mi
- 03/02/201048,368 mi+4,694 mi
- 03/02/201048,368 mi
- 19/01/201149,596 mi+1,228 mi
- 19/01/201149,596 mi
- 23/01/201253,573 mi+3,977 mi
- 17/09/201266,320 mi+12,747 mi
- 21/10/201393,210 mi+26,890 mi
- 10/12/2014113,625 mi+20,415 mi
- 10/12/2014113,625 mi
- 21/03/2016156,325 mi+42,700 mi
Average of roughly 15,152 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
LT05 YMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (LT05 YMO) between February 2008 and March 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2016 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), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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