2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HG54 CYY
2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 162,259 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG54 CYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 162,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG54 CYY 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 (HG54 CYY) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HG54 CYY Mileage History
- 19/12/2022139,881 mi
- 19/12/2022139,881 mi
- 08/12/2023147,804 mi+7,923 mi
- 26/11/2024156,191 mi+8,387 mi
- 10/12/2025162,259 mi+6,068 mi
Average of roughly 7,520 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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