2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · FG55 DGU
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 149,956 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FG55 DGU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2024
- 149,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FG55 DGU Mileage History
- 10/03/2022132,612 mi
- 16/02/2023149,934 mi+17,322 mi
- 29/08/2024149,956 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 7,016 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FG55 DGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (FG55 DGU) between March 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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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