2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RL04 CZM
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 128,071 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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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RL04 CZM Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2023
- 128,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 CZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 525 (RL04 CZM) between July 2007 and December 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
RL04 CZM Mileage History
- 24/07/200748,091 mi
- 01/08/200869,337 mi+21,246 mi
- 03/07/200973,893 mi+4,556 mi
- 04/10/201780,261 mi+6,368 mi
- 10/10/201882,641 mi+2,380 mi
- 09/10/201989,604 mi+6,963 mi
- 15/10/202096,854 mi+7,250 mi
- 15/10/202096,854 mi
- 04/11/2021105,506 mi+8,652 mi
- 10/12/2022118,304 mi+12,798 mi
- 08/12/2023128,071 mi+9,767 mi
Average of roughly 4,884 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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