2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · LS55 NYU
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 228,944 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 NYU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 228,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 NYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (LS55 NYU) between January 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
LS55 NYU Mileage History
- 20/01/200989,106 mi
- 15/01/2010117,816 mi+28,710 mi
- 15/01/2010117,816 mi
- 18/03/2011139,767 mi+21,951 mi
- 16/03/2012148,623 mi+8,856 mi
- 19/03/2013156,890 mi+8,267 mi
- 19/03/2013156,890 mi
- 14/03/2014164,046 mi+7,156 mi
- 16/03/2015170,583 mi+6,537 mi
- 21/03/2016175,580 mi+4,997 mi
- 17/03/2017182,092 mi+6,512 mi
- 20/03/2018189,378 mi+7,286 mi
- 11/03/2019196,435 mi+7,057 mi
- 20/03/2020202,452 mi+6,017 mi
- 18/03/2021205,280 mi+2,828 mi
- 15/03/2022209,320 mi+4,040 mi
- 22/03/2023214,632 mi+5,312 mi
- 05/04/2024218,915 mi+4,283 mi
- 02/04/2025221,961 mi+3,046 mi
- 02/04/2026228,944 mi+6,983 mi
Average of roughly 8,132 miles per year across 20 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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