2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FM53 PNE
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 261,336 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM53 PNE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2023
- 261,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM53 PNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (FM53 PNE) between January 2007 and January 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
FM53 PNE Mileage History
- 17/01/2007107,984 mi
- 18/01/2008140,711 mi+32,727 mi
- 18/01/2008140,714 mi+3 mi
- 28/11/2008162,396 mi+21,682 mi
- 28/12/2009169,580 mi+7,184 mi
- 20/12/2010178,559 mi+8,979 mi
- 15/12/2011187,593 mi+9,034 mi
- 28/12/2012193,964 mi+6,371 mi
- 27/12/2013200,697 mi+6,733 mi
- 22/12/2014207,385 mi+6,688 mi
- 06/01/2016213,772 mi+6,387 mi
- 07/01/201721,815 mi-191,957 mi
- 09/01/2018226,945 mi+205,130 mi
- 10/01/2019234,672 mi+7,727 mi
- 10/01/2019234,672 mi
- 10/01/2020242,202 mi+7,530 mi
- 13/01/2020242,208 mi+6 mi
- 11/01/2021248,293 mi+6,085 mi
- 08/01/2022254,897 mi+6,604 mi
- 18/01/2023261,336 mi+6,439 mi
Average of roughly 9,583 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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