2005 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · YG55 UGM
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 22/09/2005. Recorded mileage 145,063 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2494cc
YG55 UGM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 145,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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YG55 UGM Mileage History
- 03/09/200829,219 mi
- 03/09/200829,219 mi
- 01/06/200935,295 mi+6,076 mi
- 02/06/201043,194 mi+7,899 mi
- 13/05/201159,182 mi+15,988 mi
- 19/05/201159,602 mi+420 mi
- 06/06/201276,688 mi+17,086 mi
- 29/05/201381,361 mi+4,673 mi
- 05/06/201484,491 mi+3,130 mi
- 17/08/201586,863 mi+2,372 mi
- 23/08/201698,762 mi+11,899 mi
- 29/08/201698,763 mi+1 mi
- 26/10/2017105,187 mi+6,424 mi
- 09/11/2017105,188 mi+1 mi
- 15/11/2018113,494 mi+8,306 mi
- 22/11/2019120,998 mi+7,504 mi
- 24/02/2021125,901 mi+4,903 mi
- 24/02/2022130,007 mi+4,106 mi
- 30/03/2023132,899 mi+2,892 mi
- 01/05/2024138,503 mi+5,604 mi
- 20/05/2025142,594 mi+4,091 mi
- 11/05/2026145,047 mi+2,453 mi
- 11/05/2026145,063 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,551 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
YG55 UGM 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 (YG55 UGM) between September 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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