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2004 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · Y8 ESW

Y8 ESW

2004 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 16/12/2004. Recorded mileage 193,014 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
2926cc

Y8 ESW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
  • 193,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Y8 ESW Mileage History

  1. 30/05/2023172,059 mi
  2. 30/05/2023172,059 mi
  3. 08/05/2024182,885 mi+10,826 mi
  4. 08/05/2024182,885 mi
  5. 02/08/2025193,014 mi+10,129 mi

Average of roughly 9,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y8 ESW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (Y8 ESW) between May 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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