2004 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · VEF 277X
2004 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 190,533 miles. MOT expired on 03 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VEF 277X Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2021
- 190,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VEF 277X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 BMW 5 Series (VEF 277X) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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