2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · CE54 GVV
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 157,909 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE54 GVV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/01/2022
- 157,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE54 GVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (CE54 GVV) between December 2021 and January 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
CE54 GVV Mileage History
- 07/12/2021157,892 mi
- 13/01/2022157,909 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 167 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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