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2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LK05 URP

LK05 URP

2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 79,535 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.

Make & Model
BMW 525
Year / Origin
2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 May 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
79,535 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 May 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
2494cc
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LK05 URP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2024
  • 79,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LK05 URP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (LK05 URP) between May 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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LK05 URP Mileage History

  1. 04/05/202270,048 mi
  2. 02/05/202374,616 mi+4,568 mi
  3. 10/05/202374,653 mi+37 mi
  4. 10/05/202374,653 mi
  5. 20/04/202479,535 mi+4,882 mi

Average of roughly 4,832 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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