2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YB05 KKN
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 153,006 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,006 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.
YB05 KKN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2017
- 153,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YB05 KKN Mileage History
- 31/07/200846,480 mi
- 04/08/200957,439 mi+10,959 mi
- 03/08/201068,755 mi+11,316 mi
- 03/08/201068,735 mi-20 mi
- 13/12/201071,457 mi+2,722 mi
- 27/03/201289,887 mi+18,430 mi
- 27/03/201289,887 mi
- 26/03/2013102,053 mi+12,166 mi
- 13/03/2014115,966 mi+13,913 mi
- 21/03/2014115,966 mi
- 16/03/2015130,279 mi+14,313 mi
- 24/03/2015130,495 mi+216 mi
- 24/05/2017153,006 mi+22,511 mi
Average of roughly 12,087 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YB05 KKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (YB05 KKN) between July 2008 and May 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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