2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · EF05 JBY
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/06/2005. Recorded mileage 178,220 miles. MOT valid until 17/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,220 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
EF05 JBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 178,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Average
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EF05 JBY Mileage History
- 18/01/2024157,840 mi
- 10/01/2025168,268 mi+10,428 mi
- 10/01/2025168,268 mi
- 16/01/2026178,220 mi+9,952 mi
- 16/01/2026178,220 mi
Average of roughly 10,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF05 JBY 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 (EF05 JBY) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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