2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · YG55 LSL
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 160,799 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/03/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
YG55 LSL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2021
- 160,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YG55 LSL Mileage History
- 11/09/2021160,790 mi
- 18/09/2021160,799 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 466 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
YG55 LSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (YG55 LSL) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2021 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: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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