2004 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · MH04 TPX
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 150,948 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 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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MH04 TPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2024
- 150,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH04 TPX 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 (MH04 TPX) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
MH04 TPX Mileage History
- 06/07/2022134,226 mi
- 06/07/2022134,226 mi
- 06/07/2023142,530 mi+8,304 mi
- 10/07/2023142,531 mi+1 mi
- 08/07/2024150,948 mi+8,417 mi
Average of roughly 8,332 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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