2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · DX54 ALX
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 167,313 miles. MOT valid until 02/12/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2497cc
DX54 ALX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 167,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DX54 ALX Mileage History
- 31/08/2023167,293 mi
- 07/12/2023167,296 mi+3 mi
- 12/12/2023167,296 mi
- 19/11/2025167,312 mi+16 mi
- 03/12/2025167,313 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX54 ALX 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 (DX54 ALX) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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