2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · SRK 297
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 106,226 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SRK 297 Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 106,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (53 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SRK 297 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (SRK 297) between June 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (53 issues), Suspension (32 issues), Tyres (28 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 110 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SRK 297 Mileage History
- 01/06/200720,216 mi
- 11/06/200825,112 mi+4,896 mi
- 09/06/200927,587 mi+2,475 mi
- 08/06/201038,212 mi+10,625 mi
- 03/06/201144,512 mi+6,300 mi
- 09/06/201256,572 mi+12,060 mi
- 12/06/2012565,711 mi+509,139 mi
- 04/06/201369,713 mi-495,998 mi
- 11/06/201369,713 mi
- 10/06/201483,164 mi+13,451 mi
- 12/06/201483,164 mi
- 10/06/201590,125 mi+6,961 mi
- 12/06/201590,125 mi
- 27/05/201694,898 mi+4,773 mi
- 28/05/201695,024 mi+126 mi
- 08/06/201797,565 mi+2,541 mi
- 08/06/201797,565 mi
- 20/06/201899,823 mi+2,258 mi
- 22/06/2019100,754 mi+931 mi
- 22/06/2019100,754 mi
- 27/11/2020101,113 mi+359 mi
- 02/12/2020101,129 mi+16 mi
- 20/06/2022101,396 mi+267 mi
- 04/07/2023101,418 mi+22 mi
- 27/09/2023101,498 mi+80 mi
- 01/10/2024106,199 mi+4,701 mi
- 01/10/2024106,199 mi
- 15/05/2026106,213 mi+14 mi
- 20/05/2026106,226 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,535 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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