2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · B13 TAM
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 139,853 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B13 TAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 139,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B13 TAM 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 (B13 TAM) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
B13 TAM Mileage History
- 16/11/2021129,860 mi
- 18/11/2021129,976 mi+116 mi
- 23/11/2022134,400 mi+4,424 mi
- 29/11/2023139,853 mi+5,453 mi
- 29/11/2023139,853 mi
Average of roughly 4,914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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