2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · DN04 KHZ
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 193,380 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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DN04 KHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 26/09/2024
- 193,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN04 KHZ 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 (DN04 KHZ) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play in”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DN04 KHZ Mileage History
- 07/09/2022183,986 mi
- 10/09/2022184,001 mi+15 mi
- 09/09/2023188,273 mi+4,272 mi
- 27/09/2023188,534 mi+261 mi
- 26/09/2024193,380 mi+4,846 mi
Average of roughly 4,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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