2005 BMW 525D Sport Auto 2.5L Heavy oil · R13 KAP
2005 BMW 525D Sport Auto (2.5L, heavy oil). First registered 14 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 200,372 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525D SPORT AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R13 KAP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 200,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R13 KAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525D Sport Auto (R13 KAP) between August 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
R13 KAP Mileage History
- 23/08/200739,531 mi
- 02/02/200960,804 mi+21,273 mi
- 29/04/201072,621 mi+11,817 mi
- 27/04/201180,385 mi+7,764 mi
- 12/04/201289,565 mi+9,180 mi
- 24/04/201398,640 mi+9,075 mi
- 07/05/201399,057 mi+417 mi
- 17/05/2014108,635 mi+9,578 mi
- 19/07/2014108,635 mi
- 10/10/20180 mi-108,635 mi
- 19/10/2018150,500 mi+150,500 mi
- 04/12/2019155,715 mi+5,215 mi
- 10/12/2019155,793 mi+78 mi
- 01/03/2022162,470 mi+6,677 mi
- 02/05/2023178,281 mi+15,811 mi
- 19/09/2024196,733 mi+18,452 mi
- 17/10/2024197,087 mi+354 mi
- 30/12/2025200,333 mi+3,246 mi
- 06/02/2026200,372 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 8,713 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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