2005 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · NG55 WMJ
2005 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 187,652 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG55 WMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2026
- 187,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG55 WMJ 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 (NG55 WMJ) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM BALL JOINT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Hitting inner arch cover (5.2.3 (f))”.
NG55 WMJ Mileage History
- 02/02/2024172,474 mi
- 12/02/2024172,691 mi+217 mi
- 10/02/2025180,568 mi+7,877 mi
- 11/02/2025180,604 mi+36 mi
- 10/08/2026187,652 mi+7,048 mi
Average of roughly 6,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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