2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · VU55 MHK
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 172,540 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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VU55 MHK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 172,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 30 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 MHK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (VU55 MHK) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack offside (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
VU55 MHK Mileage History
- 07/10/2022161,540 mi
- 22/09/2023170,065 mi+8,525 mi
- 06/03/2025171,191 mi+1,126 mi
- 19/03/2026172,540 mi+1,349 mi
Average of roughly 3,192 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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