2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · BV54 BUO
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 180,834 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV54 BUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2025
- 180,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV54 BUO 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 (BV54 BUO) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear in front of fuel tank along inner sill and around tank (1.1.11 (c))”.
BV54 BUO Mileage History
- 18/01/2023168,059 mi
- 19/01/2023168,073 mi+14 mi
- 24/01/2024173,502 mi+5,429 mi
- 24/01/2024173,503 mi+1 mi
- 04/02/2025180,834 mi+7,331 mi
Average of roughly 6,240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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