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EF04 SZE

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 149,067 miles on the clock, averaging 7,469 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF04 SZE

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,067
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,469

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,067 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,019
Average per year7,469
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF04 SZE 35k63k92k120k149k '07'22'16

Check EF04 SZE

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,067 miles
Since last MOT+4,019 miles
PASS
Mileage145,048 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage138,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage134,371 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage126,821 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,819 miles
Since last MOT+7,964 miles
PASS
Mileage118,855 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage112,411 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage104,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage98,607 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage94,980 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage90,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,375 miles
PASS
Mileage86,910 miles
Since last MOT+14,889 miles
PASS
Mileage72,021 miles
Since last MOT+15,465 miles
PASS
Mileage56,556 miles
Since last MOT+9,321 miles
PASS
Mileage47,235 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage39,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,757 miles
PASS
Mileage34,662 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,662 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 SZE
MakeBmw
Model5 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2497cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 SZE

What car is EF04 SZE?

EF04 SZE is an blue Bmw 5 Series, diesel (2497cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF04 SZE?

The last recorded mileage for EF04 SZE was 149,067 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF04 SZE passed its MOT?

EF04 SZE has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2022.

Is EF04 SZE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 SZE 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 EF04 SZE?

EF04 SZE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.