2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EK54 ENE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 107,599 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK54 ENE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 107,599 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK54 ENE 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 (EK54 ENE) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both anti-roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
EK54 ENE Mileage History
- 07/01/202398,838 mi
- 05/01/2024103,172 mi+4,334 mi
- 31/03/2025106,907 mi+3,735 mi
- 02/04/2026107,596 mi+689 mi
- 02/04/2026107,599 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,709 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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