2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · CJ04 LLE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 43,653 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ04 LLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
- 43,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CJ04 LLE 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 (CJ04 LLE) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CJ04 LLE Mileage History
- 19/04/202242,588 mi
- 18/04/202342,672 mi+84 mi
- 10/04/202443,273 mi+601 mi
- 12/04/202543,653 mi+380 mi
- 12/04/202543,653 mi
Average of roughly 357 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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