2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · B8 FPK
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 132,016 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B8 FPK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 132,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 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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B8 FPK Mileage History
- 02/01/200823,157 mi
- 22/01/200934,700 mi+11,543 mi
- 01/05/201049,232 mi+14,532 mi
- 03/05/201160,392 mi+11,160 mi
- 12/05/201268,685 mi+8,293 mi
- 14/05/201268,685 mi
- 07/05/201375,284 mi+6,599 mi
- 17/05/201375,711 mi+427 mi
- 22/04/201489,691 mi+13,980 mi
- 22/04/201489,691 mi
- 09/03/201598,105 mi+8,414 mi
- 10/03/201598,124 mi+19 mi
- 19/02/2016103,749 mi+5,625 mi
- 07/03/2017109,694 mi+5,945 mi
- 09/02/2018115,607 mi+5,913 mi
- 26/01/2019118,207 mi+2,600 mi
- 07/02/2020124,410 mi+6,203 mi
- 07/02/2020124,410 mi
- 22/03/2021127,831 mi+3,421 mi
- 21/03/2022130,388 mi+2,557 mi
- 21/03/2022130,389 mi+1 mi
- 21/03/2023131,157 mi+768 mi
- 22/03/2024131,642 mi+485 mi
- 20/03/2025132,203 mi+561 mi
- 21/03/2025132,204 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2026132,016 mi-188 mi
Average of roughly 5,973 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B8 FPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (B8 FPK) between January 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 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: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 80 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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