2004 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Petrol · WF04 XGN
2004 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 77,484 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,484 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.
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WF04 XGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 77,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF04 XGN 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 (WF04 XGN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WF04 XGN Mileage History
- 03/01/202373,766 mi
- 13/01/202474,517 mi+751 mi
- 19/01/202474,523 mi+6 mi
- 20/12/202475,230 mi+707 mi
- 15/01/202677,484 mi+2,254 mi
Average of roughly 1,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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