2004 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · PF54 AKY
2004 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 161,788 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF54 AKY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/08/2024
- 161,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF54 AKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 5 Series (PF54 AKY) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
PF54 AKY Mileage History
- 23/06/2022147,071 mi
- 23/06/2022147,071 mi
- 22/06/2023155,000 mi+7,929 mi
- 30/08/2024161,788 mi+6,788 mi
Average of roughly 6,726 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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