2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · A15 YAN
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 50,231 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A15 YAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 50,231 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.
A15 YAN 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 (A15 YAN) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A15 YAN Mileage History
- 13/02/202347,219 mi
- 22/01/202448,319 mi+1,100 mi
- 22/01/202448,319 mi
- 07/02/202549,399 mi+1,080 mi
- 05/02/202650,231 mi+832 mi
Average of roughly 1,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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