2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · S5 BFB
2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 70,057 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S5 BFB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 70,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S5 BFB Mileage History
- 19/04/202267,618 mi
- 17/04/202368,150 mi+532 mi
- 10/04/202468,877 mi+727 mi
- 12/04/202569,504 mi+627 mi
- 11/04/202670,057 mi+553 mi
Average of roughly 613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S5 BFB 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 2001 BMW 525 (S5 BFB) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (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.
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