2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DY54 VSP
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 182,451 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY54 VSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 182,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY54 VSP 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 (DY54 VSP) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DY54 VSP Mileage History
- 04/01/2023163,766 mi
- 16/01/2024170,009 mi+6,243 mi
- 16/01/2024170,009 mi
- 09/01/2025175,923 mi+5,914 mi
- 23/01/2026182,451 mi+6,528 mi
Average of roughly 6,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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