2004 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · BU54 VKB
2004 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 156,247 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 VKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 156,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 VKB 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 5 Series (BU54 VKB) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working when hazards on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BU54 VKB Mileage History
- 18/05/2023133,150 mi
- 22/05/2024141,439 mi+8,289 mi
- 21/05/2025147,759 mi+6,320 mi
- 29/05/2025147,852 mi+93 mi
- 29/05/2026156,247 mi+8,395 mi
Average of roughly 7,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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