2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · LS05 ENK
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 203,992 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 ENK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2023
- 203,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 ENK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (LS05 ENK) between May 2008 and July 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2023 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 (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
LS05 ENK Mileage History
- 01/05/200867,262 mi
- 09/05/200867,268 mi+6 mi
- 31/10/200869,917 mi+2,649 mi
- 27/10/200981,440 mi+11,523 mi
- 20/08/201090,588 mi+9,148 mi
- 07/09/2011104,656 mi+14,068 mi
- 07/09/2011104,656 mi
- 06/09/2012116,726 mi+12,070 mi
- 07/09/2012116,761 mi+35 mi
- 15/10/2013131,008 mi+14,247 mi
- 03/10/2014138,097 mi+7,089 mi
- 03/10/2015145,443 mi+7,346 mi
- 20/10/2016153,272 mi+7,829 mi
- 20/10/2016153,272 mi
- 01/08/2017157,407 mi+4,135 mi
- 30/07/2018166,082 mi+8,675 mi
- 31/07/2018166,163 mi+81 mi
- 16/07/2019173,730 mi+7,567 mi
- 15/07/2020179,815 mi+6,085 mi
- 23/07/2021187,635 mi+7,820 mi
- 26/07/2022192,865 mi+5,230 mi
- 19/07/2023203,992 mi+11,127 mi
Average of roughly 8,987 miles per year across 22 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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