2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · LB05 CWV
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 152,695 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
LB05 CWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 152,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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LB05 CWV Mileage History
- 28/11/2023148,282 mi
- 25/11/2024148,117 mi-165 mi
- 27/11/2024148,159 mi+42 mi
- 06/11/2025152,693 mi+4,534 mi
- 14/11/2025152,695 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,248 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LB05 CWV 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 (LB05 CWV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Flicker (4.1.4 (a))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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