2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · W88 OAS
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 160,120 miles. MOT valid until 02/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,120 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
W88 OAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 160,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W88 OAS Mileage History
- 27/09/2021145,854 mi
- 04/10/2022148,556 mi+2,702 mi
- 25/09/2023151,747 mi+3,191 mi
- 21/09/2024156,465 mi+4,718 mi
- 02/10/2025160,120 mi+3,655 mi
Average of roughly 3,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W88 OAS 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 (W88 OAS) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues). 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.
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