2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · C8 DWF
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 93,380 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C8 DWF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 93,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C8 DWF Mileage History
- 02/04/200718,153 mi
- 25/03/200823,962 mi+5,809 mi
- 26/03/200930,629 mi+6,667 mi
- 07/04/201038,471 mi+7,842 mi
- 31/03/201148,020 mi+9,549 mi
- 05/04/201249,166 mi+1,146 mi
- 26/04/201353,921 mi+4,755 mi
- 21/05/201458,130 mi+4,209 mi
- 03/06/201563,215 mi+5,085 mi
- 11/05/201666,425 mi+3,210 mi
- 11/05/201769,665 mi+3,240 mi
- 11/05/201769,665 mi
- 31/05/201874,766 mi+5,101 mi
- 31/05/201874,766 mi
- 05/06/201979,448 mi+4,682 mi
- 05/06/201979,448 mi
- 02/06/202082,373 mi+2,925 mi
- 02/06/202082,373 mi
- 26/05/202182,649 mi+276 mi
- 03/02/202283,974 mi+1,325 mi
- 31/01/202387,975 mi+4,001 mi
- 03/09/202592,532 mi+4,557 mi
- 07/08/202693,380 mi+848 mi
Average of roughly 3,888 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
C8 DWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (C8 DWF) between April 2007 and August 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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