2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · NL55 YVN
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 133,360 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
NL55 YVN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 133,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NL55 YVN Mileage History
- 03/10/200831,626 mi
- 18/09/200939,812 mi+8,186 mi
- 15/09/201047,516 mi+7,704 mi
- 14/09/201157,746 mi+10,230 mi
- 13/09/201265,471 mi+7,725 mi
- 01/10/201373,964 mi+8,493 mi
- 05/09/201483,733 mi+9,769 mi
- 14/01/201587,454 mi+3,721 mi
- 25/02/201688,529 mi+1,075 mi
- 25/02/201688,529 mi
- 25/04/201888,560 mi+31 mi
- 27/04/201888,567 mi+7 mi
- 23/04/201994,961 mi+6,394 mi
- 29/04/2020100,793 mi+5,832 mi
- 03/08/2021105,539 mi+4,746 mi
- 20/07/2022111,732 mi+6,193 mi
- 20/07/2022111,732 mi
- 03/08/2023114,436 mi+2,704 mi
- 02/08/2024124,732 mi+10,296 mi
- 10/10/2025133,360 mi+8,628 mi
Average of roughly 5,978 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
NL55 YVN 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 (NL55 YVN) between October 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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