2004 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · EJ04 CVS
2004 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 167,315 miles. MOT expired on 06 Mar 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ04 CVS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2023
- 167,315 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ04 CVS 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 (EJ04 CVS) between March 2023 and March 2023.
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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