2004 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · ST54 KXU
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/11/2004. Recorded mileage 252,457 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,457 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
ST54 KXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
- 252,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 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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ST54 KXU Mileage History
- 07/05/2022219,361 mi
- 07/05/2022219,361 mi
- 05/05/2023219,973 mi+612 mi
- 18/05/2023219,957 mi-16 mi
- 11/07/2024252,457 mi+32,500 mi
Average of roughly 15,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
ST54 KXU 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 (ST54 KXU) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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