2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · WN05 ADU
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 158,924 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 ADU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 158,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 ADU 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 (WN05 ADU) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WN05 ADU Mileage History
- 22/08/2023155,817 mi
- 25/08/2023155,819 mi+2 mi
- 30/08/2024156,938 mi+1,119 mi
- 09/09/2024156,942 mi+4 mi
- 28/08/2025158,924 mi+1,982 mi
Average of roughly 1,540 miles per year across 5 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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