2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RAZ 7016
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 162,252 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RAZ 7016 Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 162,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RAZ 7016 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (RAZ 7016) between November 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RAZ 7016 Mileage History
- 10/11/2008102,207 mi
- 11/11/2008102,207 mi
- 11/02/2009102,638 mi+431 mi
- 10/02/2010122,102 mi+19,464 mi
- 14/02/2011135,170 mi+13,068 mi
- 31/01/201278,648 mi-56,522 mi
- 18/01/201392,589 mi+13,941 mi
- 30/07/2014105,758 mi+13,169 mi
- 30/07/2014105,758 mi
- 24/09/2015112,623 mi+6,865 mi
- 23/11/2016118,090 mi+5,467 mi
- 23/11/2017107,089 mi-11,001 mi
- 23/11/2018130,207 mi+23,118 mi
- 24/11/2018130,207 mi
- 29/11/2019135,376 mi+5,169 mi
- 29/11/2019135,376 mi
- 09/04/2021136,791 mi+1,415 mi
- 24/03/2022142,804 mi+6,013 mi
- 04/11/2022145,068 mi+2,264 mi
- 03/11/2023151,225 mi+6,157 mi
- 13/11/2024157,813 mi+6,588 mi
- 10/11/2025162,252 mi+4,439 mi
Average of roughly 3,532 miles per year across 22 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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