2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AV54 HMZ
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2004. Recorded mileage 175,733 miles. MOT valid until 18/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
AV54 HMZ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 175,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AV54 HMZ Mileage History
- 10/09/200731,313 mi
- 11/12/200833,561 mi+2,248 mi
- 04/02/200949,393 mi+15,832 mi
- 23/01/201058,509 mi+9,116 mi
- 14/02/201172,575 mi+14,066 mi
- 14/02/201172,575 mi
- 06/01/201282,529 mi+9,954 mi
- 06/01/201282,529 mi
- 27/12/201294,225 mi+11,696 mi
- 27/12/201294,225 mi
- 06/01/2014103,076 mi+8,851 mi
- 07/01/2015113,675 mi+10,599 mi
- 14/01/2016124,041 mi+10,366 mi
- 06/01/2017132,436 mi+8,395 mi
- 09/01/2017132,439 mi+3 mi
- 27/01/2018138,389 mi+5,950 mi
- 26/01/2019142,145 mi+3,756 mi
- 24/01/2020146,338 mi+4,193 mi
- 25/05/2021146,403 mi+65 mi
- 26/05/2021146,403 mi
- 28/05/2022160,446 mi+14,043 mi
- 28/05/2022160,450 mi+4 mi
- 16/09/2023161,200 mi+750 mi
- 21/08/2024170,212 mi+9,012 mi
- 20/09/2025175,733 mi+5,521 mi
Average of roughly 8,011 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
AV54 HMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (AV54 HMZ) between September 2007 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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