2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · FL04 FXS
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 89,532 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FL04 FXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 89,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FL04 FXS Mileage History
- 18/07/202482,115 mi
- 01/08/202482,115 mi
- 11/09/202586,974 mi+4,859 mi
- 11/09/202586,974 mi
- 08/09/202689,532 mi+2,558 mi
Average of roughly 3,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FL04 FXS 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 (FL04 FXS) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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