2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · SL05 YNF
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 98,536 miles. MOT valid until 04/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,536 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SL05 YNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 98,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
SL05 YNF Mileage History
- 13/09/202291,826 mi
- 15/09/202291,826 mi
- 16/09/202394,544 mi+2,718 mi
- 20/09/202496,140 mi+1,596 mi
- 19/09/202598,536 mi+2,396 mi
Average of roughly 2,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL05 YNF 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 (SL05 YNF) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SL05 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SL05YNF.
MERCEDES
SL
KIA
SORENTO
SEAT
IBIZA FR MPI
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VOLKSWAGEN
JETTA
VOLKSWAGEN
LUPO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF