2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LL05 KKN
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 265,751 km. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 265,751 km
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LL05 KKN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 265,751 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL05 KKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (LL05 KKN) between June 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 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 (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
LL05 KKN Odometer History
- 19/06/200822,338 mi
- 06/07/200929,609 mi+7,271 mi
- 07/07/201035,737 mi+6,128 mi
- 15/07/201141,902 mi+6,165 mi
- 10/07/201248,397 mi+6,495 mi
- 10/07/201354,916 mi+6,519 mi
- 07/08/201461,002 mi+6,086 mi
- 19/04/201764,237 mi+3,235 mi
- 05/05/201868,868 mi+4,631 mi
- 05/05/201868,868 mi
- 30/04/201981,973 mi+13,105 mi
- 22/05/2021117,551 mi+35,578 mi
- 22/05/2021117,551 mi
- 21/05/2022130,428 mi+12,877 mi
- 15/05/2023141,472 mi+11,044 mi
- 02/05/2024148,859 mi+7,387 mi
- 20/05/2025251,956 km
- 20/04/2026265,751 km+13,795 km
Average of roughly 13,648 km per year across 18 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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