2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YA05 KUW
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 208,203 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA05 KUW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2022
- 208,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA05 KUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (YA05 KUW) between July 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YA05 KUW Mileage History
- 21/07/200836,488 mi
- 21/07/200836,488 mi
- 21/07/200943,291 mi+6,803 mi
- 27/07/201055,869 mi+12,578 mi
- 27/09/201166,368 mi+10,499 mi
- 27/09/201166,368 mi
- 25/09/201282,905 mi+16,537 mi
- 31/10/2013112,549 mi+29,644 mi
- 09/09/2014128,727 mi+16,178 mi
- 09/09/2014128,729 mi+2 mi
- 25/09/2015145,513 mi+16,784 mi
- 24/09/2016182,266 mi+36,753 mi
- 29/09/2017189,769 mi+7,503 mi
- 20/09/2018195,789 mi+6,020 mi
- 01/10/2019200,533 mi+4,744 mi
- 06/10/2020203,285 mi+2,752 mi
- 07/10/2021205,607 mi+2,322 mi
- 10/11/2021205,766 mi+159 mi
- 21/10/2022208,203 mi+2,437 mi
Average of roughly 12,050 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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