2004 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · WR04 THK
2004 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 104,482 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WR04 THK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 104,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR04 THK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 525 (WR04 THK) between May 2007 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 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: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WR04 THK Mileage History
- 17/05/200714,678 mi
- 14/05/200817,644 mi+2,966 mi
- 19/05/200921,842 mi+4,198 mi
- 17/05/201026,795 mi+4,953 mi
- 17/05/201131,669 mi+4,874 mi
- 08/03/201238,941 mi+7,272 mi
- 16/05/201346,243 mi+7,302 mi
- 17/05/201346,243 mi
- 19/05/201451,487 mi+5,244 mi
- 18/05/201556,736 mi+5,249 mi
- 10/05/201662,799 mi+6,063 mi
- 19/05/201772,262 mi+9,463 mi
- 17/05/201886,185 mi+13,923 mi
- 31/05/201990,158 mi+3,973 mi
- 31/05/201990,159 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/202091,896 mi+1,737 mi
- 12/07/202192,530 mi+634 mi
- 08/07/202296,646 mi+4,116 mi
- 13/07/202398,594 mi+1,948 mi
- 05/07/2024100,180 mi+1,586 mi
- 14/07/2025102,032 mi+1,852 mi
- 23/03/2026104,482 mi+2,450 mi
Average of roughly 4,764 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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