2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · VN55 DLD
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 225,277 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,277 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
VN55 DLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 225,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VN55 DLD Mileage History
- 03/10/2023208,660 mi
- 03/10/2023208,661 mi+1 mi
- 05/11/2024217,187 mi+8,526 mi
- 11/11/2024217,209 mi+22 mi
- 12/11/2025225,277 mi+8,068 mi
Average of roughly 7,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VN55 DLD 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 (VN55 DLD) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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