2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · LM54 UCL
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 105,953 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM54 UCL Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 105,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM54 UCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (LM54 UCL) between January 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LM54 UCL Mileage History
- 24/01/200823,339 mi
- 24/01/200823,339 mi
- 15/12/200827,778 mi+4,439 mi
- 12/12/200932,487 mi+4,709 mi
- 11/12/201037,668 mi+5,181 mi
- 10/12/201142,966 mi+5,298 mi
- 09/12/201246,879 mi+3,913 mi
- 05/12/201352,123 mi+5,244 mi
- 06/12/201456,010 mi+3,887 mi
- 14/12/201560,410 mi+4,400 mi
- 26/11/201664,900 mi+4,490 mi
- 19/11/201770,704 mi+5,804 mi
- 24/11/201875,746 mi+5,042 mi
- 25/11/201875,746 mi
- 24/11/201980,161 mi+4,415 mi
- 25/11/201980,164 mi+3 mi
- 22/11/202083,400 mi+3,236 mi
- 15/11/202185,463 mi+2,063 mi
- 20/11/202286,285 mi+822 mi
- 05/04/202490,105 mi+3,820 mi
- 15/04/202490,121 mi+16 mi
- 03/04/202595,927 mi+5,806 mi
- 09/04/202596,095 mi+168 mi
- 28/03/2026105,953 mi+9,858 mi
Average of roughly 4,546 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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