2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · MW05 USC
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 175,666 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
MW05 USC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 175,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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MW05 USC Mileage History
- 26/10/2022151,686 mi
- 27/10/2022151,688 mi+2 mi
- 08/11/2023162,586 mi+10,898 mi
- 08/11/2023162,586 mi
- 13/02/2025175,666 mi+13,080 mi
Average of roughly 10,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW05 USC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (MW05 USC) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2025 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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