2004 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · RN04 WMM
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 198,382 km. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Odometer
- 198,382 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN04 WMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 198,382 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN04 WMM 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 (RN04 WMM) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RN04 WMM Odometer History
- 13/05/2023112,055 mi
- 02/08/2024115,330 mi+3,275 mi
- 21/08/2024115,333 mi+3 mi
- 08/08/2025198,382 km
- 08/08/2025198,382 km
Average of roughly 38,542 km per year across 5 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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