2004 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GX04 BZK
2004 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 116,289 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX04 BZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 116,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX04 BZK 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 (GX04 BZK) between May 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GX04 BZK Mileage History
- 02/05/2023104,105 mi
- 05/04/2024110,493 mi+6,388 mi
- 19/04/2024110,621 mi+128 mi
- 07/04/2025116,289 mi+5,668 mi
- 07/04/2025116,289 mi
Average of roughly 6,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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