2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MM55 CDE
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 131,451 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM55 CDE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 131,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM55 CDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (MM55 CDE) between February 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 97y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
MM55 CDE Mileage History
- 10/02/200923,150 mi
- 06/02/201029,274 mi+6,124 mi
- 07/02/201133,219 mi+3,945 mi
- 10/02/201236,684 mi+3,465 mi
- 13/02/201236,702 mi+18 mi
- 01/02/201340,374 mi+3,672 mi
- 04/03/201447,679 mi+7,305 mi
- 07/03/201447,764 mi+85 mi
- 15/12/201453,783 mi+6,019 mi
- 15/12/201453,783 mi
- 12/12/201562,633 mi+8,850 mi
- 03/02/201772,982 mi+10,349 mi
- 09/02/201772,989 mi+7 mi
- 21/02/201882,067 mi+9,078 mi
- 26/02/201988,980 mi+6,913 mi
- 25/02/202095,963 mi+6,983 mi
- 22/02/202198,394 mi+2,431 mi
- 24/02/202198,398 mi+4 mi
- 01/03/2022110,120 mi+11,722 mi
- 01/03/2022110,120 mi
- 04/05/2023114,182 mi+4,062 mi
- 29/04/2024119,594 mi+5,412 mi
- 01/05/2024119,594 mi
- 13/05/2025126,382 mi+6,788 mi
- 20/05/2025126,383 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2026131,451 mi+5,068 mi
Average of roughly 6,271 miles per year across 26 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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