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EA04 TLU

2004 Bmw 5 Series · Diesel · 2497cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model5 Series
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2497cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Bmw 5 Series Diesel 2497cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 136,238 miles on the clock, averaging 5,169 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA04 TLU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,169

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading136,238 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA04 TLU 39k63k88k112k136k '07'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,238 miles
Since last MOT+11,676 miles
PASS
Mileage124,562 miles
Since last MOT+10,114 miles
PASS
Mileage114,448 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,443 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage107,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage101,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage95,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,740 miles
PASS
Mileage87,403 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage85,011 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage81,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,589 miles
PASS
Mileage78,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,648 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage73,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,677 miles
Since last MOT+3,584 miles
PASS
Mileage67,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,093 miles
Since last MOT+3,879 miles
PASS
Mileage63,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage61,099 miles
Since last MOT+2,805 miles
PASS
Mileage58,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage55,449 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage51,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage46,063 miles
Since last MOT+7,086 miles
PASS
Mileage38,977 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 TLU
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2497cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EA04 TLU

What car is EA04 TLU?

EA04 TLU is an blue Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2497cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EA04 TLU?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 TLU was 136,238 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 TLU passed its MOT?

EA04 TLU has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2026.

Is EA04 TLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA04 TLU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EA04 TLU?

EA04 TLU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.