2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · LJ54 OCP
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 100,781 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ54 OCP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2023
- 100,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ54 OCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 525 (LJ54 OCP) between September 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2023 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
LJ54 OCP Mileage History
- 20/09/202299,814 mi
- 21/09/202299,814 mi
- 11/07/2023100,781 mi+967 mi
Average of roughly 1,201 miles per year across 3 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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