2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · AD04 NBN
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 160,343 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AD04 NBN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/11/2023
- 160,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AD04 NBN Mileage History
- 06/10/2021152,062 mi
- 15/11/2022156,335 mi+4,273 mi
- 14/11/2023160,343 mi+4,008 mi
Average of roughly 3,933 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AD04 NBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (AD04 NBN) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
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