2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · R8 KCA
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 73,855 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R8 KCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 73,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R8 KCA 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 (R8 KCA) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R8 KCA Mileage History
- 17/11/202270,589 mi
- 07/12/202371,705 mi+1,116 mi
- 04/12/202473,026 mi+1,321 mi
- 17/11/202573,855 mi+829 mi
- 18/11/202573,855 mi
Average of roughly 1,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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