2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LB54 XWE
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 120,379 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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.
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LB54 XWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 120,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB54 XWE 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 (LB54 XWE) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 30 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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.
LB54 XWE Mileage History
- 11/01/2022104,017 mi
- 04/01/2023106,954 mi+2,937 mi
- 08/01/2024111,721 mi+4,767 mi
- 10/01/2025115,133 mi+3,412 mi
- 05/01/2026120,379 mi+5,246 mi
Average of roughly 4,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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