2004 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YA04 HLJ
2004 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 172,042 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA04 HLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 172,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 HLJ 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 (YA04 HLJ) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
YA04 HLJ Mileage History
- 07/02/2022156,560 mi
- 02/03/2023164,891 mi+8,331 mi
- 08/03/2024169,365 mi+4,474 mi
- 08/03/2024169,365 mi
- 14/07/2025172,042 mi+2,677 mi
Average of roughly 4,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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