2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · MH04 VHW
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 46,058 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH04 VHW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2010
- 46,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
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MH04 VHW 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 (MH04 VHW) between October 2007 and July 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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.
MH04 VHW Mileage History
- 27/04/200939,119 mi
- 23/07/201046,058 mi+6,939 mi
- 23/07/201046,058 mi
Average of roughly 5,612 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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