2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · J6 TMX
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2004. Recorded mileage 133,052 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,052 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
J6 TMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 133,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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J6 TMX Mileage History
- 03/02/2023119,752 mi
- 07/02/2024124,062 mi+4,310 mi
- 05/02/2025129,339 mi+5,277 mi
- 05/02/2025129,343 mi+4 mi
- 30/01/2026133,052 mi+3,709 mi
Average of roughly 4,448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J6 TMX 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 (J6 TMX) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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