2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · G9 BGL
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2004. Recorded mileage 146,433 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2979cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
G9 BGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 146,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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G9 BGL Mileage History
- 29/09/2023137,832 mi
- 29/09/2023137,832 mi
- 05/10/2024143,018 mi+5,186 mi
- 05/10/2024143,018 mi
- 03/10/2025146,433 mi+3,415 mi
Average of roughly 4,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G9 BGL 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 (G9 BGL) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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