2004 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Petrol · HF54 CJY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 192,884 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF54 CJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2024
- 192,884 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.
HF54 CJY 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 (HF54 CJY) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HF54 CJY Mileage History
- 31/08/2022177,380 mi
- 02/09/2022177,380 mi
- 01/09/2023184,220 mi+6,840 mi
- 02/09/2024192,884 mi+8,664 mi
- 02/09/2024192,884 mi
Average of roughly 7,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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