2004 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · RJ04 LVE
2004 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 164,653 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
RJ04 LVE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2022
- 164,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RJ04 LVE Mileage History
- 11/04/200746,894 mi
- 10/04/200868,050 mi+21,156 mi
- 08/04/200981,407 mi+13,357 mi
- 09/04/200981,407 mi
- 20/04/201087,816 mi+6,409 mi
- 08/04/201193,963 mi+6,147 mi
- 24/04/2012104,114 mi+10,151 mi
- 18/04/2013106,880 mi+2,766 mi
- 25/03/2014110,480 mi+3,600 mi
- 26/03/2015115,863 mi+5,383 mi
- 14/03/2016121,325 mi+5,462 mi
- 30/03/201757,996 mi-63,329 mi
- 27/03/2018130,742 mi+72,746 mi
- 15/03/2019134,554 mi+3,812 mi
- 13/03/2020138,066 mi+3,512 mi
- 03/07/2021149,047 mi+10,981 mi
- 13/07/2021149,047 mi
- 27/09/2022163,079 mi+14,032 mi
- 09/11/2022164,653 mi+1,574 mi
Average of roughly 7,558 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RJ04 LVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 5 Series (RJ04 LVE) between April 2007 and November 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 112kg (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 81kg (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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