2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · CA54 RHE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 160,474 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA54 RHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 160,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA54 RHE 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 (CA54 RHE) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CA54 RHE Mileage History
- 16/11/2023143,607 mi
- 14/11/2024153,421 mi+9,814 mi
- 19/11/2024153,425 mi+4 mi
- 27/10/2025160,471 mi+7,046 mi
- 05/11/2025160,474 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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