2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MW05 TYF
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 213,199 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW05 TYF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 213,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW05 TYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (MW05 TYF) between May 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
MW05 TYF Mileage History
- 23/05/200845,638 mi
- 02/06/200845,638 mi
- 03/08/200966,873 mi+21,235 mi
- 03/08/201082,033 mi+15,160 mi
- 30/07/201190,811 mi+8,778 mi
- 30/07/2012105,008 mi+14,197 mi
- 08/08/2013119,783 mi+14,775 mi
- 16/04/2014126,931 mi+7,148 mi
- 14/04/2015138,552 mi+11,621 mi
- 07/03/2016144,457 mi+5,905 mi
- 09/02/2017152,456 mi+7,999 mi
- 20/07/2018153,025 mi+569 mi
- 16/09/2019153,502 mi+477 mi
- 29/01/2022154,059 mi+557 mi
- 16/01/2023168,785 mi+14,726 mi
- 08/01/2024183,720 mi+14,935 mi
- 02/01/2025199,138 mi+15,418 mi
- 06/01/2026213,199 mi+14,061 mi
Average of roughly 9,508 miles per year across 18 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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