2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YC55 WCF
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 292,507 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/10/2024)
- Recorded Odometer
- 292,507 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
YC55 WCF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
- 292,507 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 28 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YC55 WCF Odometer History
- 29/09/2021269,907 km
- 04/10/2021296,909 km+27,002 km
- 06/10/2022279,023 km-17,886 km
- 21/10/2023292,507 km+13,484 km
Average of roughly 10,982 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YC55 WCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (YC55 WCF) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front/back (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
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