2004 BMW 5 Series 4.4L Petrol · 50 N
2004 BMW 5 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 101,625 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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50 N Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 101,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
50 N MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 5 Series (50 N) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
50 N Mileage History
- 15/08/202281,060 mi
- 10/08/202385,361 mi+4,301 mi
- 14/08/202495,168 mi+9,807 mi
- 02/09/2025100,064 mi+4,896 mi
- 19/08/2026101,625 mi+1,561 mi
Average of roughly 5,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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