Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · S77 VAC

S77 VAC

2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/09/2004. Recorded mileage 129,493 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 525
Year / Origin
2004 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 01/09/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
129,493 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
2497cc

S77 VAC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2026
  • 129,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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S77 VAC Mileage History

  1. 22/08/2022116,794 mi
  2. 01/09/2023119,512 mi+2,718 mi
  3. 19/08/2024121,225 mi+1,713 mi
  4. 30/08/2025125,542 mi+4,317 mi
  5. 01/09/2026129,493 mi+3,951 mi

Average of roughly 3,153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S77 VAC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 August 2022 and September 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 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 8 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))”.

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