2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RK04 XBX
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 177,110 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2017.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Nov 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK04 XBX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2016
- 177,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RK04 XBX Mileage History
- 24/04/200746,299 mi
- 21/04/200815,069 mi-31,230 mi
- 20/03/200987,451 mi+72,382 mi
- 20/03/200987,451 mi
- 12/03/2010102,573 mi+15,122 mi
- 12/03/2010102,573 mi
- 10/03/2011118,681 mi+16,108 mi
- 26/03/2012129,679 mi+10,998 mi
- 26/03/2013145,195 mi+15,516 mi
- 05/04/2013145,230 mi+35 mi
- 17/03/2014153,376 mi+8,146 mi
- 17/03/2014153,376 mi
- 07/04/2015164,893 mi+11,517 mi
- 13/04/2016177,108 mi+12,215 mi
- 19/04/2016177,110 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 14,553 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RK04 XBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (RK04 XBX) between April 2007 and April 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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