2004 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · RF54 FCY

The 2004 BMW 525 remains roadworthy as of the most recent test on 10 October 2025 at 209,528 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, with every annual examination clearing the vehicle once minor administrative re-tests were completed. No worsening mechanical faults or recurring advisories appear in the DVLA data. Recorded mileage rose from 191,309 on 3 November 2023 to 201,522 by 21 October 2024, then to 209,528 by 7 October 2025. That equates to roughly 9,000 miles per year, consistent with typical use for a 22-year-old executive saloon. The history shows clean passes aside from two same-day fail-and-pass pairs in 2023 and 2025, both at identical mileages and with no defects listed, indicating paperwork or presentation issues rather than mechanical rejection. Because the tester logged no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, the MOT record alone implies sound upkeep for a high-mileage BMW. The two failed entries with zero defects suggest the previous owner addressed non-mechanical compliance matters promptly before re-testing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of subframe mounts, rear trailing arm bushes, and brake calipers, as age and 209,528 miles invite hidden wear the annual test did not flag. Verify underbody integrity for rust and confirm the 2025 failure cause with the test station before purchase.