2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · 497 XPA
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 214,471 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,471 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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497 XPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 214,471 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.
497 XPA 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 (497 XPA) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
497 XPA Mileage History
- 17/02/2023197,073 mi
- 07/02/2024201,901 mi+4,828 mi
- 17/02/2025208,291 mi+6,390 mi
- 17/02/2025208,291 mi
- 04/02/2026214,471 mi+6,180 mi
Average of roughly 5,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- VANOS Seal WearModerate
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