2004 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · SV04 JBK
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 89,410 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SV04 JBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 89,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SV04 JBK Mileage History
- 19/07/202374,277 mi
- 16/07/202480,612 mi+6,335 mi
- 07/11/202480,786 mi+174 mi
- 13/11/202589,405 mi+8,619 mi
- 22/11/202589,410 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SV04 JBK 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 (SV04 JBK) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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