2004 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · F20 RCD
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 05/03/2004. Recorded mileage 172,164 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2171cc
F20 RCD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 172,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F20 RCD Mileage History
- 26/02/200798,215 mi
- 02/01/2008127,729 mi+29,514 mi
- 09/02/2009136,991 mi+9,262 mi
- 02/02/2010140,370 mi+3,379 mi
- 04/02/2010140,370 mi
- 05/02/2011143,089 mi+2,719 mi
- 04/02/2012146,290 mi+3,201 mi
- 02/02/2013149,564 mi+3,274 mi
- 04/02/2013149,564 mi
- 26/02/2014153,961 mi+4,397 mi
- 21/02/2015157,252 mi+3,291 mi
- 26/02/2015157,252 mi
- 17/02/2016160,282 mi+3,030 mi
- 17/02/2016160,282 mi
- 17/02/2017162,370 mi+2,088 mi
- 23/02/2018164,027 mi+1,657 mi
- 26/02/2018164,027 mi
- 15/02/2019166,112 mi+2,085 mi
- 19/04/2021167,674 mi+1,562 mi
- 08/07/2022169,554 mi+1,880 mi
- 01/08/2023170,218 mi+664 mi
- 05/08/2024172,164 mi+1,946 mi
Average of roughly 4,240 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
F20 RCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (F20 RCD) between February 2007 and August 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
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