2004 BMW 5 Series 4.4L Petrol · LJ04 NGH
2004 BMW 5 Series (4.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 173,413 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ04 NGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 173,413 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.
LJ04 NGH 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 (LJ04 NGH) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ04 NGH Mileage History
- 29/11/2022143,723 mi
- 06/12/2023151,990 mi+8,267 mi
- 10/12/2024159,779 mi+7,789 mi
- 17/12/2024159,832 mi+53 mi
- 11/12/2025173,413 mi+13,581 mi
Average of roughly 9,787 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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