2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MJ55 DMU
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 174,584 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ55 DMU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 174,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ55 DMU 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 (MJ55 DMU) between September 2008 and August 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
MJ55 DMU Mileage History
- 30/09/200832,506 mi
- 29/09/200949,585 mi+17,079 mi
- 21/09/201064,694 mi+15,109 mi
- 20/09/201179,798 mi+15,104 mi
- 20/09/201179,798 mi
- 27/09/201294,934 mi+15,136 mi
- 29/09/201295,001 mi+67 mi
- 16/09/2013109,761 mi+14,760 mi
- 09/06/2014116,002 mi+6,241 mi
- 11/06/2014116,009 mi+7 mi
- 18/06/2015125,607 mi+9,598 mi
- 06/07/2016132,813 mi+7,206 mi
- 08/07/2016132,822 mi+9 mi
- 26/06/2017136,889 mi+4,067 mi
- 04/07/2018140,368 mi+3,479 mi
- 02/07/2019142,806 mi+2,438 mi
- 06/07/2020149,182 mi+6,376 mi
- 30/09/2021157,565 mi+8,383 mi
- 02/08/2022160,076 mi+2,511 mi
- 31/08/2023174,584 mi+14,508 mi
Average of roughly 9,525 miles per year across 20 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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