2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · BU05 YXM
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 207,465 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
BU05 YXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2024
- 207,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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BU05 YXM Mileage History
- 20/10/2022197,808 mi
- 01/11/2022197,808 mi
- 31/10/2023204,938 mi+7,130 mi
- 07/11/2023204,938 mi
- 18/09/2024207,465 mi+2,527 mi
Average of roughly 5,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU05 YXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (BU05 YXM) between October 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear-rear end above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))”.
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