2004 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · BV54 BUU
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 73,829 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV54 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 73,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV54 BUU 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 (BV54 BUU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
BV54 BUU Mileage History
- 07/10/202258,542 mi
- 09/10/202366,375 mi+7,833 mi
- 17/10/202366,478 mi+103 mi
- 14/10/202472,180 mi+5,702 mi
- 11/10/202573,829 mi+1,649 mi
Average of roughly 5,077 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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