No, RF54 VFK is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for RF54 VFK?

The MOT for RF54 VFK is valid and due for renewal on or before 31 October 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of RF54 VFK?

The recorded mileage for RF54 VFK is 177,676 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RF54 VFK ULEZ compliant?

No, RF54 VFK does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RF54 VFK

RF54 VFK

2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2004. Recorded mileage 177,676 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 2004 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 31/10/2019
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/10/2019)
Recorded Mileage: 177,676 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 31/10/2019

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/10/2019

Mileage: 177,676 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2004
Engine: 2497cc

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RF54 VFK Key Findings

20 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2019
177,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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RF54 VFK Mileage History

12/11/200760,250 mi
11/11/200868,048 mi+7,798 mi
13/11/200981,069 mi+13,021 mi
20/11/201091,873 mi+10,804 mi
22/11/201091,873 mi
30/11/2011103,126 mi+11,253 mi
05/11/2012118,717 mi+15,591 mi
18/11/2013136,478 mi+17,761 mi
18/11/2013136,478 mi
21/11/2014145,081 mi+8,603 mi
21/11/2014145,081 mi
26/10/2015151,588 mi+6,507 mi
26/10/2015151,588 mi
28/10/2016158,463 mi+6,875 mi
01/11/2016158,471 mi+8 mi
25/10/2017163,771 mi+5,300 mi
26/10/2017163,772 mi+1 mi
25/10/2018170,171 mi+6,399 mi
25/10/2018170,171 mi
08/10/2019177,676 mi+7,505 mi

Average of roughly 9,865 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

RF54 VFK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 07:06

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 525 (RF54 VFK) between November 2007 and October 2019.

The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 08 October 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rearmost (2.4.G.2)”.

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