2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · CO53 BBY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 83,485 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CO53 BBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 83,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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CO53 BBY Mileage History
- 31/05/202373,943 mi
- 08/06/202374,033 mi+90 mi
- 06/06/202478,899 mi+4,866 mi
- 06/06/202478,899 mi
- 03/06/202583,485 mi+4,586 mi
Average of roughly 4,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CO53 BBY 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 3 Series (CO53 BBY) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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