The road tax status for LM04 YNB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for LM04 YNB?

The MOT for LM04 YNB is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of LM04 YNB?

The recorded mileage for LM04 YNB is 147,897 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is LM04 YNB ULEZ compliant?

No, LM04 YNB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does LM04 YNB have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, LM04 YNB is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · LM04 YNB

LM04 YNB

2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/06/2004. Recorded mileage 147,897 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 30/10/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 147,897 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status

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Valid until 30/10/2025

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Mileage: 147,897 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2004
Engine: 2497cc

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LM04 YNB Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2025
147,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
16 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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LM04 YNB Mileage History

07/09/2022125,824 mi
14/09/2023132,720 mi+6,896 mi
14/09/2023132,720 mi
31/10/2024136,797 mi+4,077 mi
21/10/2025147,897 mi+11,100 mi

Average of roughly 7,073 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LM04 YNB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 07:54

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 525 (LM04 YNB) between September 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 48 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped exhaust also insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Due to leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”.

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