2004 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · GY04 EHS
2004 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 238,865 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
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GY04 EHS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2016
- 238,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY04 EHS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 5 Series (GY04 EHS) between December 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”.
GY04 EHS Mileage History
- 14/12/200627,757 mi
- 10/12/200753,448 mi+25,691 mi
- 28/11/200883,823 mi+30,375 mi
- 20/11/2009118,494 mi+34,671 mi
- 20/11/2009118,494 mi
- 20/11/2009118,494 mi
- 21/11/2009118,494 mi
- 16/12/2010156,606 mi+38,112 mi
- 17/12/2010156,606 mi
- 17/12/2011183,830 mi+27,224 mi
- 19/12/2011183,830 mi
- 18/12/2012205,252 mi+21,422 mi
- 18/12/2012205,252 mi
- 01/02/2014218,097 mi+12,845 mi
- 04/02/2014218,102 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/2015229,850 mi+11,748 mi
- 20/02/2015229,850 mi
- 18/02/2016238,865 mi+9,015 mi
Average of roughly 22,998 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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