2004 BMW 5 Series 2.5L Diesel · WK54 HWF
2004 BMW 5 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 172,168 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK54 HWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 172,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK54 HWF 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 (WK54 HWF) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WK54 HWF Mileage History
- 15/12/2023155,223 mi
- 08/01/2024156,350 mi+1,127 mi
- 09/01/2024156,360 mi+10 mi
- 09/01/2025165,760 mi+9,400 mi
- 16/01/2026172,168 mi+6,408 mi
Average of roughly 8,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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