2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AX04 LBA
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 197,115 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AX04 LBA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 197,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AX04 LBA Mileage History
- 06/06/2022183,927 mi
- 05/06/2024189,812 mi+5,885 mi
- 06/06/2025197,115 mi+7,303 mi
Average of roughly 4,395 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AX04 LBA 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 (AX04 LBA) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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