2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · WD05 GDD
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 158,638 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WD05 GDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 158,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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WD05 GDD Mileage History
- 06/02/202392,653 mi
- 16/02/2024104,935 mi+12,282 mi
- 17/02/2025129,336 mi+24,401 mi
- 18/02/2026158,638 mi+29,302 mi
- 18/02/2026158,638 mi
Average of roughly 21,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WD05 GDD 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 (WD05 GDD) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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