2004 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · BL54 DZD
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 314,099 km. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 314,099 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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BL54 DZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2026
- 314,099 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL54 DZD 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 (BL54 DZD) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
BL54 DZD Odometer History
- 10/10/2023170,072 mi
- 05/10/2024172,423 mi+2,351 mi
- 10/10/2025183,138 mi+10,715 mi
- 10/10/2025183,138 mi
- 26/09/2026314,099 km
Average of roughly 48,621 km per year across 5 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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