2004 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · C5 FML
2004 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 137,338 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C5 FML Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 137,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C5 FML 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 (C5 FML) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
C5 FML Mileage History
- 23/07/2022112,985 mi
- 11/08/2023119,457 mi+6,472 mi
- 10/08/2024130,345 mi+10,888 mi
- 22/08/2025137,338 mi+6,993 mi
Average of roughly 7,901 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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