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2004 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · N77 CAF

N77 CAF

2004 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2011. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 5 SERIES
Year / Origin
2004 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Mar 2011
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Mar 2011
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
2993cc
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N77 CAF Key Findings

  • No MOT test records found for this registration
  • MOT expired on 03/03/2011
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice

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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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