2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · ND04 GDZ
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2004. Recorded mileage 125,881 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,881 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
ND04 GDZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2024
- 125,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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ND04 GDZ Mileage History
- 08/11/2021104,997 mi
- 10/11/2021104,997 mi
- 17/11/2022117,396 mi+12,399 mi
- 25/11/2022117,438 mi+42 mi
- 06/04/2024125,881 mi+8,443 mi
Average of roughly 8,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ND04 GDZ 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 (ND04 GDZ) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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