2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RL54 EAW
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/02/2005. Recorded mileage 197,738 miles. MOT valid until 25/01/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,738 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
RL54 EAW Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 197,738 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RL54 EAW Mileage History
- 20/02/200851,798 mi
- 10/02/200966,028 mi+14,230 mi
- 29/01/201082,440 mi+16,412 mi
- 24/01/201196,669 mi+14,229 mi
- 16/01/2012102,813 mi+6,144 mi
- 25/01/2013110,106 mi+7,293 mi
- 25/01/2013110,106 mi
- 17/01/2014116,164 mi+6,058 mi
- 23/01/2015129,181 mi+13,017 mi
- 22/01/2016140,693 mi+11,512 mi
- 20/01/2017152,935 mi+12,242 mi
- 19/01/2018164,252 mi+11,317 mi
- 24/01/2019171,944 mi+7,692 mi
- 25/01/2019171,944 mi
- 21/01/2020176,629 mi+4,685 mi
- 25/01/2021179,156 mi+2,527 mi
- 26/01/2021179,156 mi
- 24/01/2022184,735 mi+5,579 mi
- 20/01/2023189,911 mi+5,176 mi
- 20/01/2023189,911 mi
- 18/01/2024193,141 mi+3,230 mi
- 18/01/2024193,141 mi
- 24/01/2025195,101 mi+1,960 mi
- 23/01/2026197,738 mi+2,637 mi
- 23/01/2026197,738 mi
Average of roughly 8,142 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
RL54 EAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (RL54 EAW) between February 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 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: Suspension (33 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Steering (22 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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