2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · TJI 6346
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 48,021 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TJI 6346 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 48,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TJI 6346 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 (TJI 6346) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TJI 6346 Mileage History
- 23/05/202239,479 mi
- 24/04/202342,019 mi+2,540 mi
- 02/05/202342,028 mi+9 mi
- 20/05/202444,374 mi+2,346 mi
- 19/05/202548,021 mi+3,647 mi
Average of roughly 2,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E46)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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