2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · S77 VAC
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 129,498 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S77 VAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 129,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S77 VAC 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 (S77 VAC) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S77 VAC Mileage History
- 01/09/2023119,512 mi
- 19/08/2024121,225 mi+1,713 mi
- 30/08/2025125,542 mi+4,317 mi
- 01/09/2026129,493 mi+3,951 mi
- 16/09/2026129,498 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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