2004 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · WAZ 3172
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2004. Recorded mileage 150,798 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,798 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2494cc
WAZ 3172 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 150,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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WAZ 3172 Mileage History
- 22/08/2022144,334 mi
- 16/01/2024149,223 mi+4,889 mi
- 24/01/2024149,223 mi
- 24/07/2026150,572 mi+1,349 mi
- 29/07/2026150,798 mi+226 mi
Average of roughly 1,643 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WAZ 3172 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 (WAZ 3172) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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