2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · BM03 BMX
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 133,856 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM03 BMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 133,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM03 BMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (BM03 BMX) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
BM03 BMX Mileage History
- 08/11/2022111,660 mi
- 08/11/2023118,646 mi+6,986 mi
- 22/10/2024125,043 mi+6,397 mi
- 29/10/2025133,856 mi+8,813 mi
Average of roughly 7,466 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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