2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · SS54 GBS
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 164,437 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS54 GBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 164,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS54 GBS 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 (SS54 GBS) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated both sides (1.1.6 (d))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))”.
SS54 GBS Mileage History
- 10/05/2023152,372 mi
- 09/05/2024155,905 mi+3,533 mi
- 07/05/2025160,774 mi+4,869 mi
- 11/05/2026164,430 mi+3,656 mi
- 12/05/2026164,437 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,014 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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