Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · HS04 ABV

HS04 ABV

2004 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2004. Recorded mileage 175,877 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2004 · Portsmouth
MOT Status
Valid until 04/12/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/09/2017)
Recorded Mileage
175,877 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/12/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/09/2017
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2004
Engine
1995cc

HS04 ABV Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2016
  • 175,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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HS04 ABV Mileage History

  1. 22/08/200758,530 mi
  2. 23/08/200758,530 mi
  3. 18/08/200871,208 mi+12,678 mi
  4. 13/08/200988,693 mi+17,485 mi
  5. 13/08/200988,695 mi+2 mi
  6. 17/08/2010105,873 mi+17,178 mi
  7. 19/07/2011119,975 mi+14,102 mi
  8. 14/11/2011126,703 mi+6,728 mi
  9. 18/10/2012141,751 mi+15,048 mi
  10. 04/10/2013153,517 mi+11,766 mi
  11. 04/10/2013153,517 mi
  12. 24/10/2013153,969 mi+452 mi
  13. 13/11/2014168,062 mi+14,093 mi
  14. 14/11/2014168,086 mi+24 mi
  15. 05/12/2015170,241 mi+2,155 mi
  16. 05/12/2015170,241 mi
  17. 28/11/2016175,877 mi+5,636 mi

Average of roughly 12,659 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

HS04 ABV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 12 Sept 2026, 04:28
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 3 Series (HS04 ABV) between August 2007 and November 2016.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.

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