2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · SA05 HPP
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 141,863 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,863 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.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
SA05 HPP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2018
- 141,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SA05 HPP Mileage History
- 18/12/200754,343 mi
- 25/08/200859,144 mi+4,801 mi
- 01/09/200967,032 mi+7,888 mi
- 17/08/201076,352 mi+9,320 mi
- 20/08/201076,352 mi
- 25/08/201181,574 mi+5,222 mi
- 01/09/201181,801 mi+227 mi
- 30/08/201294,393 mi+12,592 mi
- 30/08/201294,393 mi
- 29/08/2013103,859 mi+9,466 mi
- 02/09/2013103,983 mi+124 mi
- 13/08/2014111,963 mi+7,980 mi
- 15/08/2014111,963 mi
- 11/08/2015116,974 mi+5,011 mi
- 11/08/2015116,974 mi
- 08/08/2016123,881 mi+6,907 mi
- 08/08/2016123,881 mi
- 02/08/2017132,169 mi+8,288 mi
- 15/08/2017132,456 mi+287 mi
- 28/08/2018141,852 mi+9,396 mi
- 31/08/2018141,863 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 8,178 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SA05 HPP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (SA05 HPP) between December 2007 and August 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Rear Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.
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