2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · DN05 YXC
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 153,178 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DN05 YXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2024
- 153,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DN05 YXC Mileage History
- 03/08/2022142,727 mi
- 03/08/2022142,727 mi
- 04/08/2023147,362 mi+4,635 mi
- 17/08/2023147,370 mi+8 mi
- 10/08/2024153,178 mi+5,808 mi
Average of roughly 5,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN05 YXC 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 (DN05 YXC) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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