2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · WN05 MPV
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 269,740 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 269,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN05 MPV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 269,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN05 MPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (WN05 MPV) between June 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
WN05 MPV Mileage History
- 10/06/2008107,641 mi
- 30/05/2009113,805 mi+6,164 mi
- 22/05/201012,245 mi-101,560 mi
- 04/06/2011128,248 mi+116,003 mi
- 02/06/2012133,616 mi+5,368 mi
- 01/06/2013139,239 mi+5,623 mi
- 31/05/2014144,542 mi+5,303 mi
- 30/05/2015149,442 mi+4,900 mi
- 28/05/2016154,421 mi+4,979 mi
- 13/05/2017159,760 mi+5,339 mi
- 05/06/2018168,282 mi+8,522 mi
- 04/06/2019175,520 mi+7,238 mi
- 02/12/2020210,543 mi+35,023 mi
- 09/12/2020211,098 mi+555 mi
- 09/12/2021229,382 mi+18,284 mi
- 17/12/2021229,382 mi
- 01/12/2022232,122 mi+2,740 mi
- 01/12/2022232,122 mi
- 13/12/2023239,401 mi+7,279 mi
- 30/11/2024252,743 mi+13,342 mi
- 30/11/2024252,743 mi
- 05/12/2025269,740 mi+16,997 mi
- 05/12/2025269,740 mi
Average of roughly 9,270 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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