2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FA54 UGM
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 352,104 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 352,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Euro 3 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA54 UGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 352,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA54 UGM 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 (FA54 UGM) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2024 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Head lamp kickoff to the right , dazzling other drivers (4.1”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
FA54 UGM Mileage History
- 22/10/2021244,243 mi
- 21/09/2022278,142 km
- 04/09/2023315,194 km+37,052 km
- 02/10/2024325,103 km+9,909 km
- 02/10/2024352,104 mi
Average of roughly 36,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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