2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · AF04 FTP
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 81,756 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF04 FTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 81,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AF04 FTP Mileage History
- 17/08/202280,617 mi
- 17/08/202280,617 mi
- 02/08/202381,286 mi+669 mi
- 25/09/202481,527 mi+241 mi
- 24/09/202581,756 mi+229 mi
Average of roughly 367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF04 FTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 525 (AF04 FTP) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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