2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · RY04 KZB
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/07/2004. Recorded mileage 225,886 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,886 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
RY04 KZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 225,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RY04 KZB Mileage History
- 04/07/2022205,627 mi
- 17/07/2023212,607 mi+6,980 mi
- 26/06/2024218,748 mi+6,141 mi
- 09/07/2025225,624 mi+6,876 mi
- 15/07/2025225,886 mi+262 mi
Average of roughly 6,684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY04 KZB 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 (RY04 KZB) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 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 (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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