2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · KF05 ALU
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 182,613 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KF05 ALU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 182,613 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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KF05 ALU Mileage History
- 11/11/2023147,117 mi
- 28/10/2024163,522 mi+16,405 mi
- 04/11/2024163,859 mi+337 mi
- 05/11/2025182,520 mi+18,661 mi
- 07/11/2025182,613 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 17,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KF05 ALU 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 (KF05 ALU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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