2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FJ54 DOM
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 97,492 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ54 DOM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 97,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FJ54 DOM 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 (FJ54 DOM) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
FJ54 DOM Mileage History
- 31/07/202493,945 mi
- 29/07/202595,824 mi+1,879 mi
- 04/08/202595,948 mi+124 mi
- 07/08/202697,414 mi+1,466 mi
- 11/08/202697,492 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 1,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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