2004 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · SO54 KPT
2004 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21/12/2004. Recorded mileage 178,921 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2993cc
SO54 KPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 178,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SO54 KPT Mileage History
- 19/10/2022167,039 mi
- 04/08/2023170,904 mi+3,865 mi
- 19/08/2024174,123 mi+3,219 mi
- 04/09/2025178,919 mi+4,796 mi
- 15/09/2025178,921 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO54 KPT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 5 Series (SO54 KPT) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective badly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective badly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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