2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RY05 JZU
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 153,931 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY05 JZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 153,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY05 JZU 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 (RY05 JZU) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RY05 JZU Mileage History
- 24/11/2023140,338 mi
- 14/12/2023140,593 mi+255 mi
- 13/12/2024149,752 mi+9,159 mi
- 17/12/2024149,857 mi+105 mi
- 21/01/2026153,931 mi+4,074 mi
Average of roughly 6,291 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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