2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · HT05 NKA
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 180,687 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT05 NKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 180,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT05 NKA 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 (HT05 NKA) between January 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Coil spring with an unsafe modification top swivel mount seized (5.3.1 (d) (i))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HT05 NKA Mileage History
- 13/01/2023154,128 mi
- 09/01/2024166,613 mi+12,485 mi
- 19/03/2025180,632 mi+14,019 mi
- 29/08/2025180,668 mi+36 mi
- 08/09/2025180,687 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 10,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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