2004 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · GJ54 OPO
2004 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 138,205 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GJ54 OPO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
- 138,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ54 OPO 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 (GJ54 OPO) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2023 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
GJ54 OPO Mileage History
- 29/10/2021130,944 mi
- 01/11/2021130,944 mi
- 31/10/2022134,366 mi+3,422 mi
- 17/11/2023138,205 mi+3,839 mi
Average of roughly 3,540 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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